Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This easy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy meal. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a delicious and satisfying soup.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (around 1 pound)
- 32 ounces chicken broth or stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can seasoned black beans, drained (optional: rinse if desired)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn or fire-roasted corn
- ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers (from a jar)
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Guide:
- Add all ingredients (chicken breasts through oregano) to your slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken breasts directly in the pot with forks.
- Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings (see tips below).
Tips:
- Spicier Soup: For a spicier soup, add a diced jalapeno pepper along with the other vegetables. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the pot.
- Slow Cooker Variations: Feel free to add other ingredients to your crockpot like a can of diced corn, chopped green chilies, or a can of kidney beans.
- Toppings: This soup is delicious with a variety of toppings. Try shredded cheese, chopped avocado, sour cream, sliced green onions, tortilla strips, or a dollop of hot sauce.
- Leftovers: This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Chicken Replacement: Don’t have chicken breasts? You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs or even shredded rotisserie chicken.