Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 14.5oz can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, frozen fire roasted preferred; 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 large breasts; 1 10oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1 14.5oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 1 4oz can diced green chiles; 1 6oz can tomato paste; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional; 1 lime, juiced; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

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This easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is 'set it and forget it'. Just add the chicken and other pantry staples to your crockpot and let it cook. An easy weeknight dinner and freezer friendly! Add this to your list of favorite crockpot recipes!

Chicken tortilla soup in a bowl with toppings

How to make Chicken Tortilla Soup in your Crockpot:

Ingredients You'll Need:

Onion
Bell Pepper
Corn Kernels - I like to use fire roasted corn
Black Beans
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Canned Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles - like Rotel
Tomato Paste
Canned Diced Green Chiles
Chicken Broth
Spices: Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt, Pepper, Cayenne Pepper
Lime Juice
Fresh Cilantro

Chicken tortilla soup in a large slow cooker

How to Make Tortilla Soup in your Slow Cooker:

First, Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker.
Next, Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Finally, remove chicken breasts, shred, and add back to soup.
Serve and Enjoy!

Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

Does this reheat well for leftovers?

Yes! Leftover soup can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Because it doesn’t have pasta, rice, or another grain there is nothing that is going to soak up the soup over time. This makes it a great meal prep option for the week!

Ladle holding a spoonful of chicken tortilla soup with fresh cilantro

Can this be frozen?

Absolutely! This is one of my favorite soups to have in the freezer. It can be frozen for 3-4 months. Then just thaw, reheat, and enjoy!

I like to place the cooked and cooled soup in quart-sized freezer bags. Or I love using Souper Cubes to freeze soup!

What size of slow cooker should be used?

This recipe makes a large batch of soup and is developed for a large (8qt) slow cooker.

Want to use a smaller slow cooker? No problem! Just decrease the ingredient quantities.

Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup in bowls with avocado, tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro

What are some toppings for the tortilla soup?

Diced Avocado
Tortilla Strips or Tortilla Chips
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
Sliced or minced Jalapeños

Can I use leftover chicken? Like shredded rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely. You can add in the shredded cooked toward the end once the veggies are starting to get tender.

Some other Slow Cooker Soups

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Crock Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Crock Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup - just like chicken noodle soup but with cheese tortellini!

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