Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
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5
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe starts by placing boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fajita seasoning, chopped onion, canned tomatoes with chilies, rinsed black beans, drained corn, chopped red bell pepper, chicken broth, minced garlic, and a bay leaf into a slow cooker. The ingredients cook on low for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and the chicken to cook through completely. Afterward, the chicken is shredded directly in the pot, then cooked for an additional 20 minutes to combine.
The result is a thick, flavorful soup with tender chicken, spicy tomato base, and a blend of beans and vegetables. Garnishing with fresh chopped cilantro adds herbaceous freshness, and tortilla strips lend a needed crunch and authentic touch. Optional toppings such as sour cream or avocado can be included to add creaminess and balance the heat.
This recipe is convenient for easy meal prep and provides a satisfying option for cooler days or casual dinners. The slow cooker method minimizes active cooking time and merges traditional Mexican flavors in a homestyle soup.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 fajita seasoning packet
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 2 canned tomatoes with chilies
- 1 black beans rinsed, canned
- 1 corn drained, canned
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon cilantro for garnish, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the cilantro and tortilla strips to the slow cooker and mix.
- Cook on low for 6 hours then shred the chicken and cook an additional 20 minutes.
- Serve with cilantro, tortilla strips or your favorite toppings like sour cream and avocado.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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