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Tasty slow cooker chicken Tortilla soup

Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of our family’s all-time favorites! It’s my go-to “I want something cozy but also don’t want to actually do anything” meal for fall or winter days. You can toss everything into the slow cooker in under 15 minutes and let it do its magic all day long. Bonus: your house will smell so amazing you’ll feel like you’ve tricked people into thinking you’ve been cooking for hours. (You haven’t. And that’s the beauty of it.)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Servings: 8 People
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 Chicken Breast Frozen or Thawed
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cans Stewed Tomatoes with juices (14-15 oz cans)
  • 1 Cup Salsa
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Cilantro (Optional)
  • 1 Cup Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 Can Black Beans drained and rinsed
Toppings (Optional but Highly Recommended)
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Avocado or Guacamole
  • Lime Wedges (squeezed)
  • Sourdough Tortilla Chips/strips

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker Crockpot
  • 2 Forks For shredding the chicken

Method
 

  1. 1. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker- Place chicken (frozen or defrosted), garlic, chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, salsa, cumin, cilantro (optional), corn, and black beans into a 4½–6 quart slow cooker. Do not add toppings yet.
  2. 2. Cook-Cover and cook on High for 4–6 hoursOR on Low for 8–10 hours.
  3. 3. Shred the Chicken- Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred into thin or chunky pieces (your choice). Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  4. 4. Serve- Ladle soup into bowls. Add desired toppings such as tortilla chips, shredded cheese, avocado or guacamole, and Greek yogurt. Optional: squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
  5. 5. Enjoy-Serve hot and enjoy with family or friends.
  6. Optional conversation starter: Describe your ideal cozy day.