Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
A hearty and comforting chicken tortilla soup made easily in a slow cooker, perfect for busy days and cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips (for serving)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the chicken breasts, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
- Set the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken from the slow cooker using two forks and return it to the soup.
- Serve the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime juice.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. Adjust spice levels according to preference.