Crowd-Pleasing Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup: Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner
This easy crockpot chicken tortilla soup comes together with just 5 main ingredients and minimal prep. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cans (14.5 oz / 411 g each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4 oz / 113 g) diced green chiles
- 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet (about 1 oz / 28 g) store-bought taco seasoning
- For serving: crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Pour the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), diced green chiles (with juices), and low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fall-apart tender.
- Carefully remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker using tongs and place on a cutting board. Let cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lime juice).
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, sauté diced onion and garlic before adding to the slow cooker. The soup tastes even better the next day. To make it vegetarian, swap chicken for two cans of drained black beans and use vegetable broth. For a creamy version, stir in a block of cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (without to
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
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