This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a combination of spices. With hardly any prep work involved, this flavorful meal will quickly become a household favorite!

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a combination of spices. With hardly any prep work involved, this flavorful meal will quickly become a household favorite!

As I was prepping the ingredients for this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup, it was a white, winter wonderland of snow outside my window.

Kinda fitting for a slow cooker meal, right?

Now, snow and I don’t necessarily mix, as I would much rather be somewhere warm than freezing cold. But, I have to admit that I do love watching snow fall. As long as I can stay warm from inside my house, that is.

There’s just something cozy about snow and a good slow cooker dish to warm you right up.

And while I use my slow cooker year round, it just feels extra special to use it in the winter. And when I can prep a meal on a lazy weekend and let it work its magic, it sounds even better.

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a combination of spices. With hardly any prep work involved, this flavorful meal will quickly become a household favorite!

So when I was thinking of a new dish to prepare, this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup immediately came to mind. You all know that soup and I share a special love affair, so it was just a matter of time before this recipe came into play.

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a combination of spices. With hardly any prep work involved, this flavorful meal will quickly become a household favorite!

This healthy chicken tortilla soup is filled with zesty flavors and simmered to perfection. One bite and the hubster and I were hooked. The flavor isn’t overly spicy, and the seasonings blend together perfectly. 

If you’re craving a slow cooker dish that’s full of flavor and simple to prepare, this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is it! Fast, easy and perfect for lazy weekends or busy weeknights, you’ll love the zesty flavors and tender chicken.

Top it with some diced avocado, shredded cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips…perfection in a bowl!

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a combination of spices. With hardly any prep work involved, this flavorful meal will quickly become a household favorite!

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

To make this healthier chicken tortilla soup in the slow cooker, you’ll need: 

  • Low sodium chicken broth
  • Diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • Black beans
  • Frozen corn
  • Spices
  • Lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Chicken breasts 
  • Tortilla strips (for garnish)

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

If you’re looking for an easy cold weather Crockpot recipe, this easy chicken tortilla soup was made for you!

Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, stir, and walk away. That’s it!

About 10 minutes before the soup is done, you’ll remove the chicken breasts, shred, and then return to the slow cooker to warm up. It really can’t get much easier than that!

Can Chicken Tortilla Soup Be Frozen? 

Yes! This soup freezes well. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze up to three months. Just be sure to freeze the soup without the tortilla strips on top. 

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a combination of spices. With hardly any prep work involved, this flavorful meal will quickly become a household favorite!

What to Serve with Chicken Tortilla Soup

Not sure what to serve with this healthier slow cooker chicken tortilla soup? Here are my suggestions: 

Tips for the Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • When you remove the cooked chicken breasts from the soup to shred them, let them sit for a few moments first. This will help them retain more of their juices. 
  • For a spicier tortilla soup, add a few dashes of hot sauce or red pepper flakes. 
  • This is a great recipe to make ahead of a busy week. It keeps in the fridge for about five days and reheats well! 

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This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a combination of spices. With hardly any prep work involved, this flavorful meal will quickly become a household favorite!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a combination of spices. With hardly any prep work involved, this flavorful meal will quickly become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
 

  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans mild diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain)
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro
  • 2 medium chicken breasts

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Spray a medium slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or line with a slow cooker liner.
  • Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, beans, corn, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lime juice, and cilantro to slow cooker. Stir.
  • Add in chicken breasts and cover. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and shred using two forks.
  • Return to slow cooker and heat until warmed. Serve immediately with some shredded cheese, diced avocado, or tortilla strips, if desired.

Notes

Soup is mild in flavor and not overly spicy. If you like a spicier broth, add more chili powder or try hot/spicy diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 159mg, Potassium: 579mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 384IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course, Soup
Author: Gayle
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