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Crockpot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crockpot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Crockpot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is cozy, cheesy, and loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Made with tender chicken, smoky spices, and a swirl of sour cream, it’s an effortless comfort food that simmers to perfection in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Slow Cooker, Tex-Mex
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot or Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Soup

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles 10 oz, undrained
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen grilled corn or regular corn kernels
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

Mix-Ins & Toppings

  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • tortilla strips for topping
  • cotija cheese crumbled, for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • jalapeño slices optional, for extra spice

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and poblano pepper; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Transfer sautéed aromatics to Crockpot. Add chicken breasts, diced tomatoes and chiles, black beans, corn, chicken stock, bay leaf, and all seasonings. Stir gently to combine.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours, until chicken is tender and flavors are blended.
  • Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to the soup.
  • Stir in sour cream and optional cheddar cheese until the broth turns creamy and smooth. Cook on LOW for 30 more minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime, and jalapeño slices as desired.

Notes

This soup is perfect for batch cooking and tastes even better the next day. For extra creaminess, double the sour cream or stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3.2mg
Keyword Chicken Soup with Sour Cream, Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, Crockpot Tortilla Soup, Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Soup, Fall Soups, Tex-Mex Comfort Food
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