Description
Crockpot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, zesty vegetables, and a blend of spices that create an irresistible aroma as it simmers in your slow cooker. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips and creamy avocado, each bowl delivers a fiesta of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups tortilla chips (for topping)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent; add minced garlic.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to your crockpot; add chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks until it falls apart easily.
- Serve in bowls topped with tortilla chips, avocado slices, cilantro (if desired), and additional toppings of choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg