This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is a convenient and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Mexico to your table. With tender chicken, beans, corn, and spices, it’s a hearty meal that simmers to perfection in your slow cooker.
This easy Crockpot recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making it perfect for busy days. You can customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, or tortilla strips.
Simple and Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup is packed with flavors from tomatoes, spices, and fresh ingredients. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the crockpot and serves 6 people, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add Ingredients: Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and paprika over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the crockpot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
- Finish: Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and cilantro as desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 bowls
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
