This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is warm, simple, and full of flavor. It uses basic ingredients and cooks slowly so the chicken stays tender. If you like easy slow-cooker meals, check out chicken crockpot recipes for more ideas.
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Why make this recipe
This soup is easy, cheap, and feeds a family. You can add the ingredients in the morning and come back to a ready meal. It has protein, vegetables, and bright flavors from lime and cilantro.
How to make Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix everything. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours. Before serving, shred the chicken right in the pot. Serve the soup in bowls and top with tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Ingredients :
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Directions :
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Before serving, shred the chicken in the pot.
- Serve the soup in bowls and top with tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
A warm, simple, and flavorful slow-cooked chicken tortilla soup packed with protein and vegetables.
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cook on low for 360-480 minutes or high for 240-300 minutes.
- Before serving, shred the chicken in the pot.
- Serve the soup in bowls and top with tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Use bone-in chicken for more flavor. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. Adjust salt and spices to taste before serving. For thicker soup, mash some beans in the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
How to serve Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each bowl with tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. You can add avocado slices, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream if you like.
How to store Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Let the soup cool to room temperature. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove.
Tips to make Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Use bone-in chicken for more flavor, then remove bones and shred before serving.
- Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium.
- Taste and adjust salt and spices near the end of cooking.
- If you like thicker soup, mash some beans in the pot or remove a cup of soup, mash the beans, and stir back in.
Variations
- Add diced bell pepper or jalapeño for extra spice.
- Use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken to speed up the recipe.
- Replace tortilla strips with tortilla chips for crunch.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping chicken and using extra beans and vegetables.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
A: Yes. Cook time may be longer. Make sure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature before shredding.
Q: Can I use low-sodium broth?
A: Yes. Low-sodium broth helps control salt. Taste and add salt if needed.
Q: Can I skip the tortilla strips?
A: Yes. The soup tastes fine without them. You can add chips or serve with bread.
Q: Can I make this on the stove?
A: Yes. Cook diced chicken in a pot, add the rest of the ingredients, and simmer 20–30 minutes until cooked.
Conclusion
This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is easy and tasty. It makes a cozy meal with little effort. Try it on a cold day or when you want a simple family dinner.
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