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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A warm and comforting slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe that is quick, easy, and perfect for cozy dinners. Made with simple pantry staples and topped with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
  • 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Ro*Tel)
  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can corn kernels, drained
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (1 liter) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Tortilla chips, crushed or whole (for serving)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional, for serving)
  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry. Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juice), black beans, and corn.
  3. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring everything is submerged but not overflowing.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker to low. Cook for 5 to 6 hours without lifting the lid.
  5. After cooking, remove the chicken breasts using tongs and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed. Squeeze the juice of one lime into the soup.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crushed or whole tortilla chips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Serve with extra lime wedges.

Notes

Do not add tortilla chips during cooking to avoid sogginess; add just before serving for crunch. Toasting tortilla chips lightly before serving enhances flavor and texture. If soup is too thick, stir in more chicken broth or water. Frozen chicken breasts can be used but increase cooking time by about 1 hour on low. For stovetop, simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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