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Callie Brooks

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This comforting Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful, set-it-and-forget-it meal with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and crunchy toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use shredded rotisserie chicken (about 3 cups) to skip the slow-cook step.
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained For less heat, substitute with plain diced tomatoes.
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained Swap for medium or hot variety for more heat.
  • 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder Adjust for a milder flavor if necessary.
Garnishes and Serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro For garnish, optional.
  • Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) crockpot.
  2. Add the drained black beans and corn on top of the chicken.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juices) and the Rotel can, undrained.
  4. Pour the chicken broth over everything.
  5. Sprinkle the taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder on top.
  6. Stir gently to distribute seasonings, being careful not to move the chicken too much.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook: LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  2. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks on a plate or cutting board.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine. Heat for an additional 5–10 minutes if needed.
Serving
  1. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced avocado. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve with warm tortillas on the side for dipping. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with extra beans or firm tofu.

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