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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Therese Buchanan
This slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup offers a flavorful blend of tender shredded chicken, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, cooked in a rich and delicious broth
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can sweet corn drained
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 3 tbsp of taco seasoning or 30g packet
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup Tortilla strips

Optional Toppings

  • sliced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken, diced tomatoes (with their juice), black beans, canned corn, diced onion, and Jalapeno in the slow cooker.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and taco seasoning.
  • Give everything a quick stir to combine.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easy to shred.
  • Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and mix it back into the soup.
  • Top with tortilla strips and serve.
  • You can top each bowl with sliced avocado, a sprinkle fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

**Homemade Taco Seasoning**
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 17gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 830mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 187IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy, Fall, Hearty Soup, Homemade Soup, Mexican chicken soup, Slow Cooker Soups
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