Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that brings warmth to any chilly evening. With tender chicken simmered in a rich broth packed with vibrant vegetables and topped with crispy tortilla strips, this soup is the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, it’s ideal for both casual dinners and impressing guests. Enjoy a bowl of this delightful soup that’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup crispy tortilla strips
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the garlic, onion, and bell peppers; stir to combine.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth; sprinkle taco seasoning over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the soup; stir well before serving.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with tortilla strips, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg