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    Home » Recipes » Soups & Salads » Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Published: Oct 15, 2022 by Linda Warren

    Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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    With effortless ease, you can enjoy your favorite Mexican flavors in a hearty, filling Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup. As it simmers all day, your kitchen will be filled with the most incredible aromas!

    It's packed with heart-healthy ingredients, too. Lean chicken, hearty black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a wonderful blend of spices combine to create the ultimate slow cooker chicken tortilla soup! Garnish with avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips for the perfect one-pot meal.

    Overhead of three bowls of tortilla soup with garnish.

    Table of Contents

    • Easy Slow Cooker Soup Recipe
    • What is chicken tortilla soup?
    • Why You'll Love This Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
    • How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup in a Crock Pot
    • How to Thicken Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • How to Serve
    • How long does chicken tortilla soup last?
    • How to Reheat
    • Check Out More Soups That Will Hit The Spot

    Easy Slow Cooker Soup Recipe

    This easy chicken tortilla soup really is as simple as placing all the ingredients in your slow cooker, turning it on, and walking away. Dinner will be ready without any extra effort from you. It really is the best chicken tortilla soup, too! All the spices and ingredients play off each other magically!

    One of my favorite kinds of soup, besides Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder and Turkey Pastina Soup, is this easy tortilla soup.

    Spoonful of tortilla soup above bowl.

    The slow cooker really makes dinner prep so much easier! There are so many different ways to use it, too. Make a delicious Italian meatloaf, Hawaiian short ribs, or even an eye of round roast in your Crock Pot.

    What is chicken tortilla soup?

    You could also call it a chicken taco soup slow cooker recipe. After all, this tortilla soup is basically all your favorite Mexican taco flavors in a hot and comforting tomato-based broth. You can garnish it with whatever toppings you like - sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and, of course, loads of tortilla strips.

    Why You'll Love This Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

    Healthy chicken tortilla soup is dairy-free and it's really easy to customize and make it fit into other diets or lifestyles too. If you don't eat beans, just leave them out. If you want it spicier, add more jalapenos and a few poblano peppers.

    Plus, you can see all the healthy ingredients in every bite! It's the best ever chicken tortilla soup because each bite has delightful textures and flavors that make you want to eat more.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for chicken tortilla soup.

    Wondering what's in chicken tortilla soup? Here's what you'll need for this recipe:

    • Chicken Breasts - boneless, skinless with a total weight of around 2 pounds
    • Chicken Broth
    • Fire Roasted Tomatoes - regular diced tomatoes can also be used
    • Black Beans - don't forget to drain and rinse them
    • Kernel Corn - frozen or canned
    • Onion
    • Red or Green Bell Pepper
    • Zucchini
    • Jalapenos
    • Garlic
    • Tomato Paste
    • Seasonings - poultry seasoning, cumin, salt & pepper
    • Cilantro
    • Lime Juice

    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

    The best chicken for tortilla soup is raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts. It cooks nicely in the crockpot and is easy to shred. You can substitute it with boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.

    If you want to use rotisserie chicken, make the soup without the chicken and add the shredded rotisserie chicken at the end of the cooking time.

    You can make white bean chicken tortilla soup by substituting the black beans with white beans.

    How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup in a Crock Pot

    Steps 1-4 to make tortilla soup.
    1. Season chicken breasts on both sides.
    2. Spray the crockpot with oil then place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
    3. Add all the vegetables, seasonings, and tomato paste.
    4. Pour in the chicken broth making sure that it covers all the ingredients.
    Step 5 ready to turn on crockpot.
    1. Stir and start the crockpot. It should cook for 4-½ hours on high or 8 hours on low.
    Steps to finish crockpot soup/
    1. When the timer goes off, it's time to finish this delicious tortilla soup.
    2. Remove the chicken and shred it with a couple of forks. It should fall apart easily.
    3. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
    4. Squeeze in the juice of two limes, about ¼ cup of lime juice.
    5. Sprinkle in the cilantro. You can leave it out if you are not fond of it.
    6. Stir and breathe in all the lovely flavors. Doesn't it just look mouth-watering?
    Overhead of garnished bowl of crockpot tortilla soup.

    How to Thicken Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Add a small amount of finely crushed tortilla chips or a paste of masa harina mixed with water (3 tablespoons masa harina and ¼ cup of water).

    How to Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and have an assortment of tasty toppings and sides to go along with it. Here are some ideas:

    Chicken Tortilla Soup Toppings

    • Avocado slices or Guacamole
    • Black olives
    • Chopped Fresh Cilantro
    • Chopped Onion
    • Fried Tortilla Strips
    • Lime Wedges
    • Pico de Gallo
    • Shredded Cheese
    • Jalapeno Peppers (fresh or canned)
    • Sour cream or Plain Greek Yogurt

    Chicken Tortilla Soup Sides

    • Cornbread or Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
    • Quesadillas
    • Simple Green Salad
    • Spanish Rice or Spanish Quinoa

    How long does chicken tortilla soup last?

    The soup will last up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Can I freeze chicken tortilla soup? Yes! You can freeze it for up to 3 months.

    How to Reheat

    • If frozen, thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Reheat the soup on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium heat.

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    Spoonful of tortilla soup above bowl.

    Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is an easy dinner full of all your favorite Mexican flavors. Moist chicken, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings all cook together to make an easy one-pot meal.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
    • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
    • 2-4 jalapenos, finely chopped
    • 1 red or green pepper, chopped
    • 14.5 oz can black beans, drained
    • 10 oz frozen package organic kernel corn, thawed
    • 1 small zucchini, diced
    • 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
    • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
    • 6 cups chicken broth

    Later additions

    • 2 limes, juiced + wedges for garnish
    • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped + additional for garnish

    Garnishes

    • 1 cup jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (plain Monterey, cheddar or Mexican blend cheese can also be used)
    • 1 avocado, pitted & sliced
    • sour cream
    • onion, chopped
    • Tortilla chips, crumbled

    Instructions

    • Season chicken breasts with poultry seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper. 
    • Place the chicken and everything up to and including the chicken broth into the crockpot. Make sure all the ingredients are completely covered by the broth. 
    • Cover and cook on high for 4-½ hours or on low for 8 hours.
    • Remove chicken and shred then return to crockpot. 
    • Stir in 2 limes, juiced, and 1 cup cilantro. 
    • Serve in individual bowls topped with shredded cheese, cilantro, chopped onion, avocado, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips and wedge of lime.

    Notes

    STORE/REHEAT/FREEZE
    Store: This soup will last up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
    Reheat:
    • If frozen, thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Reheat the soup on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium heat.
    Freeze: This soup will last 3 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg

    This post has been updated with new photos and more detailed instructions. It was first published on March 25, 2018.

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