Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
A rich, spicy, and ridiculously easy chicken tortilla soup that practically makes itself.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can 28 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional, for a little fire
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Toppings (Pick Your Favorites):
- Tortilla strips because crunch is key
- Avocado sliced
- Shredded cheese
- Cilantro chopped
- Sour cream
Instructions
Step 1: Dump Everything In
- Place chicken, tomatoes, beans, corn, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour in broth and tomato sauce, then stir to mix.
Step 2: Spice It Up
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
Step 3: Let the Crockpot Do Its Thing
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours).
- Don’t open the lid every five minutes—it’s not a reality show.
Step 4: Shred & Finish
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return it to the soup.
- Squeeze in lime juice and stir well.
Step 5: Serve & Customize
- Ladle soup into bowls and load up on toppings.
- Enjoy and take full credit, even though the slow cooker did 95% of the work.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~280
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Iron: 15%
- Potassium: 20%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Folate: 18%
Pro Tips for the Best Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Fire-roasted tomatoes add extra smoky depth.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot for less mess.
- Lime juice at the end brightens everything up.
- Want it creamier? Stir in a little sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.