Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Description
This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe uses boneless chicken breasts cooked slowly with canned black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (some with green chilies), onions, chicken broth, and seasoning like chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. Slow cooking allows the chicken to become tender and shred easily, while the flavors meld together in the broth.
The resulting soup balances the hearty elements of beans and chicken with a mildly spicy and savory tomato base. Optional toppings such as tortilla strips add crunch, shredded cheddar cheese provides richness, avocado offers creaminess, and fresh cilantro adds herbal brightness.
This soup works well as a satisfying meal that can be prepared in advance, left to cook during the day, and simply served with preferred garnishes. It offers a straightforward method for a classic chicken tortilla soup experience with minimal hands-on time.
The recipe encourages serving with freshly crushed tortilla chips, which can be a fun activity for children and enhances texture contrast in the dish.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast can be frozen, boneless
- 1 can black beans Rinsed and Drained
- 1 cup corn
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 Tsp garlic salt
- tortilla strips (optional for topping)
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese optional for topping, shredded
- cilantro optional for topping, fresh
- 1 avocado (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Place the chicken, tomatoes, beans, onions, corn, broth and seasonings in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken and serve topped with the tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado and cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Top the soup with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, and fresh cilantro for added flavor and texture.
- Slow cooking allows the chicken to become tender enough to shred easily before serving.
- Let children crush the tortilla chips as a fun way to engage them in serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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