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Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A hearty and comforting soup featuring tender chicken, black beans, and scrumptious spices, perfect for cozy family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
Spices
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
  • Tortilla chips for serving
  • Shredded cheese for serving
  • Avocado and cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
Layering the Ingredients
  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the drained black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
Seasoning
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the top.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken breasts with two forks and return the meat to the soup.
  2. Ladle the warm soup into bowls, topping it with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and avocado or cilantro if desired.

Notes

To elevate the flavor, swap chicken breasts for thighs. Adjust spice levels as per your taste by adding jalapeños or diced green chiles. Layering ingredients ensures even cooking.