Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a super easy and tasty recipe for busy weeknights. Simply combine chicken, taco seasoning, broth, salsa, and canned corn and beans in your slow cooker before you leave for the day and come home to a Mexican dish your whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
- 16 ounces jar salsa mild or medium*
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning*
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- 15 ounces can black beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces can whole kernel corn drained
- 3 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
Toppings:
- Tortilla chips optional
- Cilantro optional
- Green Onions optional
- Avocado
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts on the bottom of slow cooker.1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
- Pour salsa and chicken broth into the Crock-pot or slow cooker and make sure to pick up chicken breasts so some liquid gets underneath them.16 ounces jar salsa, 5 cups chicken broth
- Add beans, corn, seasoning, and lime juice to the slow cooker. Give liquid a good stir, cover, and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning*, ½ teaspoon salt, 15 ounces can black beans, 15 ounces can whole kernel corn, 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Towards the last 30 minutes of cooking, shred the chicken. Let continue cooking for the last 30 minutes.
- Tortilla chips, Cilantro, Green Onions, Avocado
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Notes
- Cheese: Leave it out if necessary, or opt for a dairy-free version.
- Seasonings. Make your own taco seasoning for the best flavor.
- Prep-Ahead: Since the flavors will continue to get better over time, this is a great soup to make in advance. Just wait to add the tortilla chips and toppings until serving.
- Storage: Leftover soup will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freezing: This recipe freezes extremely well. Seal in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
- Reheating: Warm in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat, or microwave, until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2.5mg
