Description
A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup, perfect for a comforting meal. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal prep time, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
- Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado (for serving)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger crockpot.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder to the crockpot.
- Stir gently to combine ingredients around the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir the shredded chicken into the soup.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced avocado, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, use a Rotel variety with jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you don’t have taco seasoning, you can mix your own using chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors often meld and improve overnight.