Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1-1/2 cups frozen corn
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• Optional: Crumbled tortilla chips, chopped avocado, jalapeno peppers and lime wedges

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer mixture to a 3-qt. slow cooker.
2. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low, 4-5 hours.
3. Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. If desired, serve with toppings.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Tips

Can you use other kinds of chicken in slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup?

Definitely! Chicken thighs are a fast, easy, and juicy substitute for chicken breasts. You can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken or any leftover chicken you have on hand.

What else can you put in slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup?

To make this soup extra hearty, toss in chopped bell peppers. To make it spicy, add green chiles or a chopped and seeded jalapeno pepper. If you want even more heat, add the sauce from 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, or increase the amount of chili powder or ground cumin. We suggest adding just a little extra seasoning at first, then increasing more as desired.

What can you serve with slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup?

Garnish each serving with crumbled tortilla chips or tortilla strips, chopped avocado, jalapeno peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, lime wedges or a dollop of sour cream. This soup is delicious served with buttery cornbread or your favorite Mexican side dish.

How should you store leftover slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup?

Store this soup (without toppings or garnishes) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days. Or, store in the freezer for up to 6 months—just be sure to follow our pro tips for freezing soup. If you liked this slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe, try more of our slow-cooker soup recipes.

—Amy Glander, Taste of Home Book Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 176 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup/

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