Hearty Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This hearty chicken tortilla soup is a comforting and flavorful dish made in a crockpot, perfect for any occasion. It's packed with protein and vegetables, making it a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes including juices
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 Juice of lime
- for garnish fresh cilantro leaves
- for serving crispy tortilla strips
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- for serving shredded cheese
- for serving sour cream optional
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, and bell peppers on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the mixture, ensuring all ingredients are covered.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on top, then gently stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the soup along with lime juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese, with sour cream if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking for a personalized touch.