Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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4.7
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Description
The Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe centers on boneless, skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked with salsa, chicken broth, black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and taco seasoning to create a flavorful, thick broth. Cooking the chicken low and slow makes it easy to shred, infusing the soup with the chicken's richness. Fresh vegetables provide a mild sweetness and texture contrast. The taco seasoning adds a subtle southwestern spice.
The soup's texture is a blend of tender chicken and soft beans with the occasional crispness from fresh peppers and onions. Once served, topping with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla strips brings a creamy and crunchy finish. The slow cooker method simplifies preparation and allows flavors to seamlessly develop over time.
This soup can be served as a filling lunch or dinner and pairs well with simple sides like a green salad or cornbread. The addition of optional toppings such as avocado, sour cream, cilantro, or jalapeños lets each person customize their bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 32 ounces chicken broth 1 container, low-sodium
- 24 ounces salsa 1 large jar, chunky
- 15.25 ounces black beans 1 can, canned
- 15.25 ounces corn 1 can, canned
- ½ cup green bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese freshly shredded
- 7 ounces tortilla strips
Optional Toppings
- avocado
- sour cream
- cilantro
- jalapeños
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot and add the vegetable oil, toss the chicken to coat it in the oil so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the chicken broth, salsa, black beans, onion, bell pepper, taco seasoning, and corn. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken breast and using bear claws, or a fork, shred the chicken before adding it back to the soup.
- Serve with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla strips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1411mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 848mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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