Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup Crock Pot: Creamy, cozy Tex-Mex comfort made easy in a slow cooker. Tender chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and bold spices simmer into a rich, comforting base. Finish with melty cheese, sour cream, and crispy tortilla strips for texture. This 7-ingredient, family-friendly soup comes together in minutes and serves 8, with toppings and leftovers that store beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- Optional toppings: tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Add chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, and spices to the crock pot.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Stir in shredded cheese and sour cream until creamy and smooth.
- Let cook 10 more minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot topped with tortilla strips and desired garnishes.
Notes
- If you want a thicker soup, remove the lid during the last 15 minutes of cooking to reduce excess liquid.
- Leftovers refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For faster weeknights, use pre-cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust heat by adding a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: Approximately 240 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: About 900 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Tortilla Soup Crock Pot, slow cooker chicken tortilla soup, Tex-Mex soup, easy crock pot dinner, 7-ingredient soup