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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

A comforting and flavorful slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup, perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe is incredibly easy to make, allowing the slow cooker to do all the work, and results in tender chicken in a rich, spiced broth.

360 minutesServes 4Easyslow cookerchicken
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Ingredients

Gather everything before you start cooking.

Main

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For Serving

  • 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the slow cooker insert. Top with crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced green chiles, and chicken broth. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well to combine.

    ~10 min

  2. 2

    Slow Cook

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

    ~360 min

  3. 3

    Shred Chicken

    Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the soup.

    ~10 min

  4. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or a pinch more chili powder or cumin to your preference.

    ~5 min

  5. 5

    Serve

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

    ~5 min

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