Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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.

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

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

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.

5. Stir and start the crockpot. It should cook for 4-½ hours on high or 8 hours on low.

6. When the timer goes off, it's time to finish this delicious tortilla soup.
7. Remove the chicken and shred it with a couple of forks. It should fall apart easily.
8. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
9. Squeeze in the juice of two limes, about ¼ cup of lime juice.
10. Sprinkle in the cilantro. You can leave it out if you are not fond of it.
11. Stir and breathe in all the lovely flavors. Doesn't it just look mouth-watering?

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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