Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup
When you need something cozy, flavorful, and filling, this slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe hits all the right notes. It’s packed with tender chicken, beans, corn, and warm spices simmered in a tomato and enchilada infused chicken broth.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (about 3 tablespoons)
- 32 ounce chicken broth
- 15 ounce red enchilada sauce
- 15 ounce can black beans drained
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (I used petite diced)
- 10 ounce frozen corn (thawed)
- 8 oz mild diced green chiles (Two 4 oz cans)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Crispy tortilla strips for topping
Serving suggestions
- shredded cheese sour cream, sliced jalapenos, lime wedges
Instructions
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle evenly with taco seasoning.
- Add the broth, enchilada sauce, black beans, tomatoes, corn, green chiles, onion, garlic, and bay leaf to the pot.
- Cover and cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, about 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH.
- Take the chicken out, place it on a cutting board, and shred with two forks. Return the meat to the soup and stir well.
- Serve hot, topped with cilantro and tortilla strips. Add extras like cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, or lime if desired.
Notes
- You can swap the chicken breasts for chicken thighs, turkey, or ground beef if preferred.
- A store-bought taco seasoning packet works well, but homemade seasoning is a great option too.
- The soup is on the mild side. For extra heat, stir in cayenne or cook with spicier peppers such as jalapenos, serranos, or habaneros.
- To make it even more filling, add a second can of beans; black beans, pintos, or any variety you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 31gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1511mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 788IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg
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