Description
Craving a cozy, flavor-packed meal that practically cooks itself? This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate easy dinner idea, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, sweet corn, and bold spices, it’s a comforting one-pot meal that doubles as a healthy snack or satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 green bell pepper diced
1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn drained
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup salsa
1 chipotle pepper in adobo minced
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring spices
2. Optional sear chicken for extra flavor
3. Add all ingredients except lime juice and cilantro into slow cooker
4. Place chicken on top and add broth
5. Cook on low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours
6. Remove and shred chicken then return to pot
7. Stir in lime juice and cilantro
8. Adjust seasoning to taste
9. Let rest before serving
10. Serve with desired toppings
Notes
For deeper flavor, sear chicken before slow cooking
Mash beans to thicken soup if desired
Add dairy only at the end to prevent curdling
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken tortilla soup, easy dinner, healthy soup, meal prep, comfort food