Description
Warm up your dinner table with this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup—a flavorful, fuss-free comfort meal that simmers to perfection while you go about your day. This hearty soup features shredded chicken, black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and southwest spices in a savory broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips and your favorite garnishes. It’s the perfect easy recipe for weeknight dinners, healthy meal prep, or game-day gatherings. Great for those searching for quick dinners, comforting food ideas, or easy slow cooker soups with bold flavor.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup crispy tortilla strips (for topping)
Instructions
1. Add onion, garlic, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with juice, and green chilies to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in cumin and chili powder.
2. Place chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Pour chicken broth over everything.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Remove the chicken, shred with forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir in chopped cilantro.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips and any other desired toppings like avocado, cheese, or lime juice.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime and a pinch of smoked paprika before serving.
To make it creamier, stir in a bit of sour cream or Greek yogurt after shredding the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: easy recipe, slow cooker soup, chicken tortilla soup, dinner ideas, comfort food