Description
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken, zesty tomatoes, beans, and classic Mexican spices slow-cooked to perfection. It’s a hearty, easy-to-make soup ideal for busy days or cozy nights.
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced onion, and minced garlic on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir well.
- Add fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla strips.
Notes
- This soup can be made on the stove by simmering all ingredients for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Variations include adding different beans, jalapeños for heat, or stirring in cream cheese or coconut milk for creaminess.
- Assemble ingredients the night before for easy morning cooking.
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience or skip chicken for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
