Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty and delicious soup loaded with juicy and tender chicken, red beans, corn, onion, and tomatoes, all simmered in a flavorful broth. It makes a comforting and cozy family dinner, perfect for any night of the week.

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This mouth-watering chicken tortilla soup is one of those classic recipes that can be enjoyed year-round. Loaded with seasoned chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes, it’s a super flavorful chicken soup bursting with Mexican-inspired spices and ingredients. And the best part? It only takes minutes to prepare. You simply throw everything in the slow cooker, set it, and let it simmer away.

Once the chicken has cooked to tender perfection, you shred it and add it back to the savory broth. Then, you just top each piping hot bowl with all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings, and it’s ready to serve. This soup is easy, delicious, and perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have much time to cook. Plus, it’s a great recipe for meal prep because the leftovers taste even better the next day!

If you love the flavors in this soup, I also have this easy stove top Chicken Tortilla Soup you should try.

Why We Love Crockpot Tortilla Soup

Simple ingredients – This recipe uses everyday ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.
Great recipe for meal prep – Make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week because it stores and reheats well.
Easy to customize – You can easily tailor the ingredients to make it a soup the entire family will love.

Ingredients to Make This Recipe

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – if you prefer dark meat, you can use chicken thighs instead
Onion – you can use yellow or white onion, chopped or diced into small pieces
Garlic – we used minced garlic but you can use a little garlic powder instead
Seasonings – Ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper give the soup the perfect Tex-Mex flavor
Sriracha sauce – adds extra flavor and just a bit of heat
Diced tomatoes – we used regular, but you can use ones with green chilies added or fire-roasted tomatoes
Chicken broth – You can use broth or chicken stock
Canned red beans – you can use light or dark red beans, drained and rinsed
Sweet corn – use frozen corn that has thawed or canned corn, rinsed and drained
Garnish – Fresh cilantro and chopped green onions
Tortillas – Homemade tortilla strips or tortilla chips

How to Make the Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

Step One: Add the Ingredients to the Crockpot

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup include • 3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless • 1 onion chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes • 4 cups chicken broth • 1 can (17oz) canned red beans drained and rinsed • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro • 2 green onions chopped • Tortilla chips strips (optional)

Place chicken breasts and all the other ingredients, except the cilantro, and green onion, in the crock pot.

Step Two: Cook the Soup

Next step in preparing Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is to make the soup

Cook on low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4 hours.

Step Three: Shred the Chicken

Remove the chicken breast from the slow cooker and shred it with the help of two forks.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

Next process in preparing Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is to add shredded chicken to the soup.

Garnish with cilantro and green onions, and serve.

How To Store Leftover Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup?

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup with herbs

The best way to store the leftover soup is to transfer it into an airtight container and then store it in the fridge for up to five days. Additionally, you can also opt to freeze the soup for later use. To do this, pour the cooled soup into a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. For reheating the next day, you can just stick it in the microwave or on the stove top in a saucepan until warm.

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Variations and Add-ins

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup with lime on the side

Beans- Add a can of black beans with the kidney beans for more protein and added texture.
Chicken – If you need a short cut, you can use shredded rotisserie chicken. This allows you to shorten the cooking time.
Seasonings – Instead of individual seasoning, you can just use a Taco seasoning packet.
Lime juice – Add the juice of a couple of fresh limes to add a bright pop of citrus flavor.
Broth – If you want a more intense tomato broth, you can add a small can of tomato sauce to this slow cooker soup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other proteins instead of chicken?

Yes, you can use other proteins like beef tips, cubes of pork, or turkey instead of chicken. If using beef or pork, we suggest browning it first with some onion and garlic before adding it to the slow cooker. If using turkey, use ground turkey and add it directly to the slow cooker with all of the other ingredients.

Can I make this recipe in the Instant Pot?

Yes, you can make this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Follow the same instructions as above, but set your Instant Pot to the soup setting and cook for 25 minutes. Once done, release the pressure, shred the chicken, and return it to the pot.

What additional toppings go with this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?

Top with a variety of toppings, like crispy tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar cheese, black olives, diced avocado, or cilantro.

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Yes, you can make this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup vegetarian. Simply omit the chicken and replace it with a block of extra-firm tofu or two cans of black beans. Also, use vegetable broth instead of chicken. You can even add some additional vegetables, like bell peppers, squash, or mushrooms, to the slow cooker for added flavor and texture.

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