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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

A close-up of a bowl of rich, red slow cooker chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado, sour cream, and tortilla strips.
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Make comforting, flavorful chicken tortilla soup with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This dump and go recipe delivers shredded chicken and a rich broth perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, green chiles, chopped onion, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and oregano over the chicken.
  3. Stir the ingredients gently to combine.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the soup.
  7. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, and tortilla strips.

Notes

  • For the best texture, shred the chicken after it is fully cooked in the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the slow cooker before adding the shredded chicken back in.
  • Prepare tortilla strips by cutting corn tortillas into thin strips and baking or frying them until crisp.
  • This recipe is great for make ahead meals; the flavor deepens overnight in the refrigerator.

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