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Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup (Set & Forget)

This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is SO EASY! Just set it and forget it for a warm, flavorful meal packed with wholesome ingredients and topped with fresh avocado and crunchy tortilla strips.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy, Set and Forget, Slow Cooker, Soup
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Build Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup (Set & Forget) Step by Step

  • Begin by rinsing and draining your black beans and corn. Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves. Dice the avocado and set aside for topping later.
  • Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Then add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped onion, and minced garlic on top.
  • Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients. Pour the chicken broth over everything, ensuring the chicken is mostly covered.
  • Cover your crockpot with the lid and set it to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The chicken will become tender and shred easily.
  • Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crunchy tortilla strips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy the layers of flavor and texture in every bite.

Equipment

  • Crockpot/Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Can opener
  • Spoon or ladle

Notes

  • For juicier chicken, substitute chicken thighs for breasts.
  • Freeze soup without toppings for up to 3 months; add fresh toppings when serving.
  • Use vegetable broth and extra beans or veggies to make this soup vegetarian.