Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

There is something steady about coming home to Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup that has been cooking all day. The tomatoes with green chilies and onion settle into a rich, spoonable sauce, and all I really do is add the ingredients in the morning. My family tends to go back for seconds before I have sat down.

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

1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Add Ingredients: Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and paprika over the chicken.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the crockpot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
5. Finish: Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. 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

I keep coming back to Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup because it never asks much of me and still lands on the table warm and filling. Store any extra in the fridge and it will hold for a few days. Let me know if you end up tweaking it, since half the fun is making it yours.