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Hearty Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Hearty Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup


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  • Author: Lora Marie Bennett
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: General

Description

Throw everything in and let it cook…a deliciously easy dinner to warm up to on the coldest of days!


Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 23 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 34 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • tortilla chips, for serving
  • yogurt, shredded cheddar, avocado, mango salsa, and green onion, for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In the bowl of your crockpot, layer the onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Add the chicken, cumin, taco seasoning, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Pour over the enchilada sauce and 3 cups of broth.
  2. Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the rice, cilantro, and lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips. Then finish as desired with a dollop of yogurt, cheese, green onions, mango, and cilantro.

Notes

This recipe can also be prepared using a stove-top dutch oven or an Instant Pot. Toppings like avocado, cheddar cheese, and mango salsa are highly recommended for the full experience.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 281 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 880 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg