Published December 2, 2014. Updated February 17, 2019
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a staple recipe year round! It’s unbelievably easy to prepare —we are talking 15 minutes prep — and it has such a well seasoned, fresh and satisfying flavor.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This healthy chicken tortilla soup is a perfectly hearty, feel good soup. After a long work day, it’s just what you want to come home too!
I made this soup, multiplied by three, to serve to family I had staying last week over the holiday.It was the night before Thanksgiving and that morning I knew I needed something quick and easy to serve everyone because I was starting the Thanksgiving cooking that day.
I’m happy to say everyone loved it, of course myself included!
Watch How This Easy Soup Recipe is Made!
Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Fresh onion and garlic
- Spices – chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, S&P
- Chicken breasts
- Canned black beans
- Frozen corn
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Toppings – such as tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, avocado
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into a slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic and spices and chicken.
- Cook on LOW heat 6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken then return to slow cooker along with black beans, corn, cilantro and lime juice.
- Allow to cook until heated through.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Can I Cook the Chicken on High to Speed Things Up?
I recommend cooking on low heat for this recipe. This will result in tender chicken that’s easy to shred.
Can I Use Canned Corn Instead of Frozen?
Yes, just make sure to drain and rinse the corn before adding it to the slow cooker tortilla soup.
Tips for the Best Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Be sure to finely chop the onion so it cooks through in time and is tender.
- Try adding in canned tomatoes with mild green chilies.
- Try it with a diced red bell pepper for another veggie.
- Add a seeded diced jalapeno or two if you like some heat.
- Make your own fried or baked tortilla strips if desired (instructions HERE, scroll down a little ways).
More Mexican Soup Recipes to Try:
- Taco Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Soup
- Creamy Mexican Corn Chowder
- Mexican Lentil Soup
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- Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake
- Slow Cooker Chili (the BEST Chili Ever!)
- Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
A flavorful, hearty and comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup made easy with the slow cooker! It's perfect for serving year round but it's especially satisfying on a chili day. Just be sure to load on those toppings!
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Servings: 5 Servings
Prep15 minutes minutes
Cook6 hours hours
Ready in: 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For serving:
- Tortilla strips or tortilla chips
- Shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
- Diced avocado , diced roma tomatoes, sour cream (optional)
Instructions
Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into a slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add chicken breasts then cover with lid and cook on LOW heat 6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken and shred, then return to slow cooker along with black beans, corn, cilantro and lime juice, stir. Allow to cook until heated through.
Serve warm with tortilla strips and cheese and other optional ingredients.
Notes
- Be sure to finely chop the onion so it cooks through in time and is tender.
- Try adding in canned tomatoes with mild green chilies.
- Try it with a diced red bell pepper for another veggie.
- Add a seeded diced jalapeno or two if you like some heat.
- Make your own fried or baked tortilla strips if desired (instructions HERE, scroll down a little ways).
- Toppings not included in nutritional info.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 372mg16%
Potassium 1397mg40%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 845IU17%
Vitamin C 17.8mg22%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 4.8mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken tortilla soup
Author: Jaclyn
