Description
This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting, flavorful soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, beans, and spices. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, cheese, and fresh garnishes, it’s perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro
Instructions
Instructions
- Prep crockpot: Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, and spices.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add salt, pepper, or extra spices as needed.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, and fresh cilantro as desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice before serving. Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze well for up to 2 months. For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chicken tortilla soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker chicken soup, easy soup recipe
