Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
A hearty and comforting crockpot soup featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, and vibrant spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use quality and fresh chicken for best flavor.
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 medium onion, diced For flavor distribution.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferable for a robust taste.
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth Ensures sufficient liquid for cooking.
- to taste salt Adjust according to preference.
- to taste pepper Adjust according to preference.
Toppings
- 1 cup tortilla strips For serving.
- 1 medium avocado, diced Optional topping.
- 1 cup shredded cheese Optional topping.
- fresh to taste cilantro, for garnish Optional garnish.
- 1 lime wedges, for serving Optional for added zing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep all ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
Cooking
- Layer the raw chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the black beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes, and diced green chilies over the chicken without mixing.
- Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring the chicken is slight submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Once cooking time is completed, remove chicken and shred using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir to combine.
- Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips, avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, and lime.
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Notes
Great for meal prep and perfect for gatherings. Offers various topping options for customization.