Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup has shredded chicken, beans, and corn in a flavorful tomato-based broth. Add all your favorite toppings for a delicious and easy dinner!

It's still 90 degrees in north Texas but I'm already dreaming of those chilly days that we'll hopefully have soon. And one of my favorite parts about chilly days is making soup!

This is one of my go to fall and winter soup recipes because not only is it delicious, it's also super easy. Everything gets dumped in the slow cooker and you just let it cook while you do whatever you need to get done.

It has chicken, beans, corn, and Rotel tomatoes all in a really flavorful tomato broth. It's full of chili powder, cumin, and paprika which makes your house smell fantastic all day long.

It will take you less than 10 minutes to prep in the morning and then when you get home, all you have to do is shred the chicken and add a couple more ingredients. Then serve it up and add whatever toppings you prefer!

Ingredients

• Chicken - I recommend chicken breasts but thighs will work too.
• Onion - any color is fine.
• Garlic - you can use garlic powder if you don't have fresh garlic.
• Chicken broth - I recommend using low-sodium chicken broth so you can control how salty the final soup is.
• Rotel - this is the brand name that makes diced tomatoes with green chiles. You can use a different brand.
• Tomato sauce
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Paprika
• Black beans - you could also use pinto beans if you prefer. Make sure to drain and rinse them.
• Frozen corn
• Toppings - use whatever you like! We did tortilla chips, cilantro, fresh jalapenos, and lime wedges

How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

• Prep. To the slow cooker, add chicken, onion, garlic, chicken broth, Rotel, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
• Cook. Cover and cook 3 - 4 hours on high or 5 - 6 hours on low.
• Shred. Remove chicken to a separate bowl and shred. Return to slow cooker.
• Add. Add black beans and frozen corn.
• Cook. Cook another 30 minutes or so until corn is warmed through.
• Serve. Serve hot with toppings of choice.

What To Put On Top Of Chicken Tortilla Soup

You can add whatever toppings you like on chicken tortilla soup but here are some ideas:

• Tortilla chips
• Fresh jalapeno slices
• Cilantro
• Lime wedges (squeeze it into the broth)
• Avocado
• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream
• Diced red onion

How Long Is It Good For?

Chicken tortilla soup will be good for up to 3 days in the fridge. Make sure to store it in an airtight container.

You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stove. It will probably need a splash or water or broth to get it back to it's original soupiness.

Can You Freeze It?

You can freeze chicken tortilla soup for up to 3 months. I like to freeze soup in these airtight soup containers.

When you are ready to serve it, let it defrost overnight in the fridge and then reheat on the stove or in the microwave. You may need to add water or broth to get it soupy again.

More Soup Recipes

• Sausage Tortellini Soup
• Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
• Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup
• Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
• Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

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