Chicken Tortilla Soup Crock Pot

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup Crock Pot
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 yellow onion (diced); 1 red pepper (diced); 1 yellow pepper (diced); 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons salt (divided); 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 breasts); 2 cans chicken broth (14.5-ounce cans); 14 ounces red enchilada sauce; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream (if desired, for a creamier soup); 2-3 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (if desired to make a thicker soup); 1 can pinto beans (drained, optional); 1 1/2 cups frozen corn (optional, do not use canned); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

September 8, 2021 by Sandra 87 Comments

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This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is full of flavor, easy to prepare and makes the house smell insanely amazing. Made with chicken, peppers, onion and a whole lot of deliciousness, it makes a large batch that feeds my family of seven plus a few more.

There really isn’t a time of year where I don’t like using my crockpot and making all things soup. From tomato to this Chicken Tortilla Soup, I love making a simple dinner that my family loves and a meal that can easily feed a crowd.

photo of a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup with garnishes

Chicken Tortilla Soup one of our family favorite recipes.

I have a few recipes that are my “go-tos” when it comes to using my crockpot, and Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of them. What I love about this version of Chicken Tortilla Soup Crock Pot is that it’s completely versatile.

You have your core ingredients, and then all the additional toppings or ingredients you can add in or not and make this soup exactly how you want it or how your family will eat it. While I personally love it fully loaded as pictured above, my husband hates beans and corn, so to make it his way, I simply don’t add those in the soup and serve them on the side instead. So we both walk away with a bowl of soup we love.

Not only is this slow cooker soup incredibly flavorful, it is that way with just a few simple ingredients. Which makes the prep time minimal, which during the busy school, somple recipe with few ingredients is ideal to me.

My recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe has vibrant colors and just makes a stunning meal. It all starts with the deep tone of the broth, and by adding in some fresh vegetables and chicken, you have a great foundation from which to build.

photo of Chicken Tortilla Soup in a crockpot with a metal ladle

Easy slow cooker meal Chicken Tortilla Soup.

I don’t just love cooking in my crock pot during the cold months – although this is when I use it most often. I love using my slow cooker during all the crazy busy months, which always fall during the fall and winter with sports for all five of our kids, including wrestling, dance, basketball, volleyball and cross country. My afternoons consist of me doing kid carpool duty to all their destinations. Throw in the occasional haircut and dental appointments, and I find I can be in the car no less than 2 hours at a time. So having something comforting, homemade and delicious when we get back from all of their events without taking up more precious time, is pure joy.

How do you make Chicken Tortilla Soup in the slow cooker or crock pot?

Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Season peppers, onion, and garlic with 1 teaspoon of salt and saute until they are tender. Add to the slow cooker.
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker on top of the vegetables. Then add chicken broth, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano, taco seasoning, and remaining 1 tsp salt.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°.
Remove cooked chicken and shred or chop, then place back into the soup. At this point, add any of the optional ingredients that you wish to use such as corn or beans.
If you’d like a creamier soup, add 1-2 cups of heavy cream now. For a thicker soup, whisk 2-3 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch to the heavy cream before stiring into the soup. Cook on high for another 1 hour.
Serve with your choice of ganishes such as fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream, and tortilla strips. Enjoy!

What can you make in a crockpot?

Virtually anything!

Soups, dinners, even desserts! Sounds crazy right? But it is oh so easy.

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photo of a bowl of chicken tortilla soup with a spoon and garnishes

Our family eats up every last bite of this Chicken Tortilla Soup, yours will too.

Then over the holidays, I love making a big batch of this Chicken Tortilla Soup. You can put it all together or simply make the base of the soup and have all the add-ins on the side, allowing each guest to customize their own.

Either way, this is fantastic to serve to a large group. It’s filling, appealing to the eye and everyone will rave how delicious it is – of course asking for the recipe, which you’re sure to kindly share.

Don’t let the busy months ahead stop you from creating fantastic, wholesome, and flavor-filled meals for your family.

This recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup will soon become a part of your monthly, maybe even weekly, dinner rotation. Make this soup your own, and be sure to share your favorite toppings and add-ins below; I would love some additional ideas. xoxo San

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