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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

A hearty and flavorful chicken tortilla soup made easy in your slow cooker. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained 14.5 ounce can
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 15 ounce can
  • 1 can corn, drained 15 ounce can
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Toppings (Optional)

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped cilantro
  • crushed tortilla chips
  • diced avocado

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and salsa.
  • Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Stir everything together. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips, or avocado.

Notes

This soup is incredibly versatile. Feel free to add other vegetables like diced bell peppers or onions. For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.