Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
A simple and comforting slow cooker chicken tortilla soup made with just 5 main ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights and cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 38 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
- 1.5 cups chunky salsa (medium-spicy recommended)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts and pat dry.
- Pour 4 cups of chicken broth into the slow cooker, then add 1.5 cups of chunky salsa, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir gently to combine.
- Nestle the chicken breasts into the salsa and broth mixture, making sure they’re mostly submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred the meat finely using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
- Let the soup simmer on low for another 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with optional crunchy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
If your slow cooker runs hot, check chicken at 5 hours on low to avoid overcooking. Remove lid during last 30 minutes if broth is too thin to thicken. For spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or chipotle pepper in adobo near the end. Leftovers store well in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Add crunchy toppings fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cu
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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