Description
A comforting, easy-to-make chicken tortilla soup that requires minimal prep time. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker recipe yields a flavorful, restaurant-quality meal with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chunky salsa (medium or hot)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 28g)
- 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados, diced (for topping)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Mexican blend)
- Tortilla chips, crushed (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Add the onion, garlic, chicken, broth, salsa, cumin, chili powder, taco seasoning, black beans, and corn to the slow cooker.
- Stir all ingredients together to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and taste for seasoning, adding more salt or lime if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, and cilantro.
Notes
For a thicker soup, let it cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes or mash some beans. For a thinner soup, add extra broth. If using rotisserie chicken, add it during the last hour of cooking to prevent it from disintegrating. Fresh lime juice is essential for brightness; avoid bottled juice. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months, but add dairy toppings after reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 28
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken tortilla soup, easy dinner, weeknight meals, comfort food, Mexican soup, one pot meal