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    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Published: Jan 13, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 6 Comments

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavor packed, hearty meal that comes together in no time using your slow cooker! Chicken, beans, corn, and more combine into a must try soup!

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    Nothing beats putting ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning, walking away for the day, and coming back in the evening to a warm, flavorful meal. Not only does it save time, but it also allows for errands to be run, the house to be cleaned, or if you are just feeling lazy, sitting down and relaxing!

    Last week, I spent the entire day cleaning our house. Since we just moved in, it took extra time trying to get construction dust, dirt, etc. off of everything.

    The last thing I wanted to worry about was dinner. So, I popped the needed ingredients into my slow cooker and come evening, dinner was served!

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    •  Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with chicken, beans and veggies, all finished off with tortilla chips and toppings of your choosing. The perfect hearty meal for a cold night!
    • Love Tex-Mex meal options? Check out these other great recipes from the blog:
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is full of flavor, easy to prepare and makes the house smell amazing. Perfect for Fall/Winter evenings! Print the recipe below and be sure to add to your next meal plan!
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

     Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with chicken, beans and veggies, all finished off with tortilla chips and toppings of your choosing. The perfect hearty meal for a cold night!

    I served our soup with some flour tortillas, but you could use tortilla chips or serve on its own!

    Leftovers the next day were just as good (if not better), and we got another full dinner (family of five) out of this!!

    If you love soups, slow cookers, and Tex-Mex, you will love this!! Enjoy and be sure to let me know in the comments below what you think if you give this a try!

    Ingredients needed for this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup:

    Chicken breasts

    Whole peeled tomatoes, mashed

    Enchilada sauce

    Chopped green Chile peppers

    Garlic, minced

    Chicken broth

    Black beans (drained and rinsed)

    Cumin

    Chili powder

    Salt

    Black pepper

    Frozen corn

    Dried cilantro (or 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro)

    Tortillas/tortilla chips + toppings of choice

    How to prepare:

    Place the chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, Chile peppers, garlic, chicken broth, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, corn, and cilantro into your slow cooker.

    Put lid on top and cook for 6-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high.

    Shred chicken and stir mixture.

    Serve with tortillas, chips, sour cream, etc. if desired.

    Frequently asked questions:

    Do I have to use boneless chicken in this? Nope, feel free to use thighs, drumsticks, or even cooked beef. If using bone in chicken, simple remove bones prior to serving!

    Can I freeze this? Absolutely! In fact, this soup freezes perfectly and tastes just as good once thawed! Whether you make an extra batch or simply freeze the leftovers, it works perfectly!

    How do I make this have a bit more heat to it? If you like a little kick, feel free to swap the green Chile peppers for diced jalapenos! You can even add a dash of Cayenne pepper!

    What kind of toppings should I add on top? The options are endless! Sometimes I keep it simple and add some cheese and sour cream on top. Other times, I go crazy and add some diced tomatoes, avocado, black olives, jalapenos, and different Mexican cheeses!

    Love Tex-Mex meal options? Check out these other great recipes from the blog:

    Taco Lasagna

    Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup

    Best Ever Taco Bake

    shredded chicken, corn, beans, tomatoes, and seasonings combined into a flavorful soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is full of flavor, easy to prepare and makes the house smell amazing. Perfect for Fall/Winter evenings! Print the recipe below and be sure to add to your next meal plan!

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    shredded chicken, beans, tomatoes, and more cooked in the crockpot for a tasty soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavor packed, hearty meal that comes together in no time using your slow cooker! Chicken, beans, corn, and more combine into a must try soup!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Servings 8
    Calories 204 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Slow Cooker Liners
    • Garlic Press

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb chicken breasts *boneless/skinless
    • 15 oz whole, peeled tomatoes *mashed
    • 10 oz enchilada sauce
    • 4 oz green chile peppers *diced
    • 4 garlic cloves *minced
    • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
    • 15 oz black beans *rinsed/drained
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 10 oz frozen corn
    • 1 teaspoon cilantro *dried or 1 tablespoon fresh
    • toppings of choice

    Instructions
     

    • Place the chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, Chile peppers, garlic, chicken broth, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, corn, and cilantro into your slow cooker.
    • Put lid on top and cook for 6-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high.
    • Shred chicken and stir mixture.
    • Serve with tortillas, chips, sour cream, etc. if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 19gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 1063mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg
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    Recipe updated 1/13/22

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    Comments

    1. Marc Bendler says

      October 08, 2023 at 7:25 pm

      OMG!!!! I saw mashed and my brain was seeing potatoes! Thanks you for your replies

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      • Kristin says

        October 13, 2023 at 9:42 am

        Haha, no worries! I have done that way too many times as well! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    2. Marc Bendler says

      October 08, 2023 at 5:13 pm

      The second ingredient listed shows 15 ounces of potatoes mashed

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      • Kristin says

        October 08, 2023 at 6:09 pm

        It is 15 oz tomatoes, not potatoes! Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Marc Bendler says

      October 08, 2023 at 12:06 pm

      What are the potatoes for? You mention them as an ingredient but do not identify how they got in with this recipe.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 08, 2023 at 12:16 pm

        I don’t have potatoes in this recipe and cannot find where they were mentioned? Can you let me know? Thanks and enjoy!

        Reply
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