Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Bowl
A hearty and comforting dish, Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is perfect for chilly evenings. With tender chicken and flavorful spices simmered to perfection, this recipe brings warmth to every bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for topping
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in the lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños to the mix.
- This soup can be topped with avocado, cheese, or fresh cilantro for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg