Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup combines tender chicken breasts with a medley of vegetables, beans, and spices simmered in chicken stock. This soup is hearty and filled with smoky and earthy flavors from cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. The addition of corn tortillas near the end adds a subtle thickening and soft texture. It provides a comforting one-pot meal with fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, and sour cream to finish.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups yellow onion diced
- 1 garlic grated, large clove
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 1 zucchini diced, small
- 15.5 oz. sweet corn (1 can) drained
- 15 oz. black beans (1 can) drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. cannellini beans (1 can) drained and rinsed
- 10 oz. ROTEL (1 can)
- 4.5 oz green chile 1 small can, mild
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless; about 1 pound
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 5 corn tortillas cut into strips
- cilantro fresh, toppings if desired
- Chips
- sour cream
- avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in large skillet. Sautee onion, zucchini, carrot and garlic for 5-7 minutes or until veggies start to become tender.
- Add all canned ingredients to cold crockpot.
- Pour in cooked veggies.
- Add in chicken stock, spices and whole raw chicken breasts. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred and return to pot with strips of corn tortillas. Cover and cook another 10-20 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with any desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 883mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3172IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.