Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Bowl
A cozy bowl of slow cooker chicken tortilla soup, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and chicken broth.
- Stir to combine and cover with the lid.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
- Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add avocado or cilantro before serving.
- Use bone-in chicken for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams