Description
This comforting Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is packed with tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and southwest flavors simmered to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights – just set it and forget it! Top with crispy tortilla strips and fresh avocado for the ultimate cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup black beans (no salt added), drained & rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups organic low sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Tortilla Strips: Organic corn tortillas
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Himalayan salt
- Optional toppings: Avocado, cheese, lime, Greek yogurt, cilantro
Instructions
- Combine chicken breasts, both cans of tomatoes, corn, black beans, onion, jalapeno, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker. Stir well.
- For tortilla strips: Cut corn tortillas into thin strips. Lightly spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- Serve soup topped with tortilla strips and desired toppings.
Notes
Tips: For spicier soup, leave jalapeno seeds in. Substitutions: Substitute pinto beans for black beans. Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version. Storage: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freezes well for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: B
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: easy chicken tortilla soup crock pot, slow cooker mexican soup