Comforting Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
A cozy, easy-to-make crockpot chicken tortilla soup that combines wholesome ingredients with smoky, earthy spices for a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz / 425 g), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn (150 g), fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz / 411 g)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth (950 ml)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Optional toppings: tortilla chips or strips, shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack), diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the black beans. If using fresh corn, cut kernels off the cob.
- Layer the crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with diced onions, garlic, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes (with their juice).
- Add spices and broth: Sprinkle chipotle chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts carefully and shred them with two forks or a hand mixer. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir.
- Finish with fresh lime: Stir in fresh lime juice to brighten the soup’s flavors just before serving.
- Serve with toppings: Ladle soup into bowls and add your favorite tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.
Notes
Add lime juice only at the end to avoid toughening the chicken. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. Let soup rest 10 minutes before serving for better flavor. For extra heat, add jalapeños or chipotle in adobo sauce. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months without toppings. Add toppings fresh at serving time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 30
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