This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:6-8 hours
Total Time:6 hours 15 mins - 8 hours 15 mins
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main-course
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 (14.5 oz cans) low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies
3/4 cups finely chopped yellow onion
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For serving (optional):
Tortilla chips, crushed
Shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
Diced avocado, diced tomatoes, sour cream
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs, rinse the onion and garlic under hot water, and chop all necessary ingredients.
Cook the soup: Combine chicken, broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chilies, onion, garlic, and spices in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Add remaining ingredients: Stir in black beans, corn, and cilantro during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with optional toppings like crushed tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Notes
You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner option.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and green chilies.
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.