Description
A flavorful, easy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup made with tender shredded chicken, beans, corn, and smoky spices. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh lime for the perfect cozy meal.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp oregano
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lime
Tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and cheese for topping
Instructions
- Add chicken, onion, garlic, tomatoes, corn, beans, broth, and spices to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the soup.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning.
- Serve with tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and cheese.
Notes
Add jalapeños or chipotle for extra heat.
For creamy soup, stir in shredded cheese or a little cream at the end.
Great for meal prep freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: soup and dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 75