Once you try making this slow cooker chicken tortilla soup, it will likely become on of your go-to recipes! It is one of the most convenient and easy recipes, with minimal steps, and hearty ingredients!
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a robust and flavorful bowl of slow cooker chicken tortilla soup on a cool Fall day! This favorite recipe is made in the slow cooker using simple and healthy ingredients.
If you love quick and easy recipes that are perfect for a busy weeknight meal, you’re going to love this chicken tortilla recipe!
I’m showing you how to make this hands-off slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe from start to finish!
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients
You’ll need the following staple ingredients to make this chicken tortilla soup recipe:
- Vegetables: I personally love the combination of an onion, bell peppers, tomatoes (canned or fresh) and corn
- Beans: black beans are the most popular bean to add to this soup, however you can mix it up with pinto or kidney beans if desired
- Chicken broth: to help make the base of the soup
- Chicken breast: throughout the process, the chicken will cook to be the perfect texture and tenderness
- Cilantro, lime, salt, & pepper: to give our soup the best flavor
- Desired toppings: favorite toppings include cilantro, cheese, tortilla chips (must-add), avocado, and sour cream.
How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Crock Pot:
There are only a few key steps to this recipe, including:
- Sauté garlic, onions, and bell pepper in a pan with olive oil for 7 minutes. Transfer into the crockpot/slow cooker.
- Add all other ingredients to the slow cooker including chicken broth, chicken breasts, corn, black beans, and your tomatoes. If you’re using fresh tomatoes, blend them before adding to the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the lid to the slow cooker and shred the chicken. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and cook in with the lid off for a few minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.
Variations for Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that there is room for variety! You can totally make this soup your own by substituting or adding in ingredients. Here are my favorite ways to change it up:
- Add jalapenos for more of a spicy pepper-y flavor
- Add more vegetables (you won’t even realize they’re there)
- Add fire roasted tomatoes or peppers for a twist
- Change up the beans with your favorite bean
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker 1
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 15 oz can black beans
- 1 15 oz can corn (or frozen)
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (or 20 fresh tomatoes blended)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- salt & pepper
Toppings
- cilantro
- cheese
- tortilla chips
- avocado
- sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté garlic, onions, and peppers in a pan with olive oil for 7 minutes. Transfer into the crockpot/slow cooker.
- Add all other ingredients to the slow cooker including chicken broth, chicken breasts, corn, black beans, and your tomatoes. If you're using fresh tomatoes, blend them before adding to the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the lid to the slow cooker and shred the chicken. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and cook in with the lid off for a few minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.
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Sounds delicious! Don’t have slow cooker. Can I use my Instant pot? What is cooking time? Thanks! 😍