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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup Ready in Your Slow Cooker

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, bringing warmth and flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts can use frozen or thawed
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning substitute with homemade if preferred
  • 4 oz Diced green chiles choose mild or hot based on preference
  • 15.5 oz Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes with juices for richness
  • 15.25 oz Whole kernel corn drained
  • 4 cups Chicken broth low sodium optional
For Creaminess
  • 2 cups Grated Mexican cheese shred fresh for best results
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half as a lighter alternative
For Garnish and Crunch
  • 1 bag Tortilla chips or corn tortillas baked chips are healthier
  • 1 bunch Cilantro can swap for green onions if preferred

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing your boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Layer diced green chiles, drained black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn over the chicken.
  4. Pour chicken broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged.
  5. Set slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Once cooking time is complete, shred the chicken with two forks and return to the pot.
  7. Add grated cheese and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
  8. Cook for an additional 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Prepare your tortilla toppings while the soup finishes cooking.
  10. Serve and garnish with tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize the spice level to your preference and consider air frying tortilla strips for added crunch without excess calories.

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