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How to Make the Best Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe: 7 Tips


  • Author: Casey Morgan
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is bold, comforting, and incredibly easy. Tender shredded chicken simmers with tomatoes, beans, corn, and warm spices for a cozy, flavorful soup perfect for busy days.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime

Optional Toppings

  • Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
  2. Top with onion, garlic, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth.
  3. Season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For a creamier soup, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream or cream cheese at the end. This soup freezes well and tastes even better the next day.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6–7 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chicken tortilla soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker soup, easy chicken soup

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