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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup

This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is such a delicious meal that you can throw together in a snap. It is perfect for weeknights…or lazy Saturdays!

Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup in white bowl with corn chips

I just LOVE the recipes where you can dump a few things in the slow cooker/ crock pot in the morning and poof! Dinner is served without much fuss that night.

This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup definitely fits that bill!

two bowls of slow cooker chicken tortilla soup overhead in white bowls

We love eating this all year round: on college football Saturdays, cool nights, Cinco de Mayo and basically anytime we need a low key, yet delicious, dinner. Picky kid approved too, which is super valuable to us.

Ingredients

This ingredients for this recipe are simple and basic. As always, get the best quality ingredients you can find.

Ingredients labeled on a white surface - raw meat, veggies, herbs and spices

How to make slow cooker chicken tortilla soup

Basically, you are just dumping most of ingredients into the slow cooker and letting them do their thing until dinner time. Gotta love that! 😎👌🏻 This mixture will cook for about 7 hours.

About an hour before you are ready to eat, remove the chicken, and shred with two forks.

shredded chicken on a white plate with a fork

Return that shredded chicken to the pot, and add the beans and corn, and give everything a good stir. Let that hang out for about another hour, or until the beans and corn are heated.

Wooden spoon stirring slow cooker chicken tortilla soup

Just prior to serving, add cilantro and lime. Note: We have made this without both of those, and it is still super good! 

Toppings

The soup is hearty enough to stand alone. But! Topping make it next level. If you are new here, you may not know my level of toppings-enthusiasm. 😉 Let me just share that toppings can make slow cooker chicken tortilla soup next level. 

Feel free go crazy on the toppings if you want to. A few suggestions for toppings:

  • tortilla strips or tortilla chips
  • shredded cheese
  • diced avocado
  • sour cream
  • chives
  • sliced olives

The possibilities are endless!

I kept it pretty simple with some diced avocado, cilantro and tortilla chips on the side. I like an extra little squeeze of lime in mine too.

Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup

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Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup in white bowl with corn chips
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Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Slow Cooker

This chicken tortilla soup in the slow cooker is such a delicious meal that you can throw together in a snap. It is perfect for weeknights…or lazy Saturdays!

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Tex Mex
Keyword slow cooker chicken tortilla soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 133 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 5 cups low sodium chicken stock or broth
  • 1 oz can diced tomatoes undrained, 14.5
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts frozen
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed, 14.5 ounce
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices and chicken to the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for about 7 hours. (You may not need as much time if you start with thawed chicken)
  3. Remove the chicken, and shred with two forks; return the chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the beans and corn, and cook for another hour on low.
  5. Add lime juice and cilantro, and serve.
  6. Optional: add desired toppings. Suggestions: avocado, cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream, chives, jalapeños

Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. Each serving is approximately 1 & 2/3 cups.

To add even more heartiness, or if you like more bulk in your soup, you can add a can of drained/ rinsed pinto beans. 

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Slow Cooker
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 202mg9%
Potassium 450mg13%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 345IU7%
Vitamin C 3.3mg4%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy September 21, 2015. It has been updated with new photos. This is what it used to look like.

Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Slow Cooker - an easy, delicious meal you can throw together in a snap! | APinchOfHealthy.com Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Slow Cooker - an easy, delicious meal you can throw together in a snap! | APinchOfHealthy.comChicken Tortilla Soup in the Slow Cooker - an easy, delicious meal you can throw together in a snap! | APinchOfHealthy.com

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  1. Caty says

    August 24, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    What is the serving size on this?

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    • Caty says

      August 24, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      Never mind I just saw 😂

      Reply
      • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

        August 25, 2020 at 1:57 pm

        No problem. I hope you enjoy it!💖

        Reply
  2. Melody Mccreight says

    February 25, 2019 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    I am making this for the second time… It is super easy, has just the right amount of spice and is healthy and low calorie.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 25, 2019 at 10:24 am

      Yay Melody! Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback💖

      Reply

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