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Easy Slow Cooker Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Ingredients
 

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • One can 15 ounces of rinsed and drained black beans
  • 1 can 15 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed and minced (optional for heat)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • As garnish add some fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, and tortilla pieces.

Instructions

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • Add black beans, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, chopped onion, diced bell pepper, minced garlic, and minced jalapeño (if using).
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir the ingredients in the slow cooker to combine the spices evenly.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
  • Add the lime juice and stir to incorporate the flavors.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve the Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla strips.
  • Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup made effortlessly in your slow cooker!