Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect healthy comfort food. Set it and forget it; this soup is going to become a regular in your dinner rotation!
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup in the is such an easy, healthy, and classic recipe, that you will definitely want to add it to your regular rotation. My family loves it during the winter because it is super comforting and with a little kick, it really warms you up! Having healthy recipes makes eating healthy much easier, and this Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is just one of the MANY HEALTHY RECIPES on Domestic Superhero!
When I was in college, I worked in a really popular Mexican restaurant, and was so excited to get a serving job there because it was always super busy (big tips!), and the food was amazing! I assumed I would gain at least 10 pounds that summer because of the delicious food, but I ended up losing weight because I spent 12 hours a day on my feet running around! One of their best dishes was easily one of the most simple, their Chicken and Rice Mexican Soup, and I always thought I could make Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla soup easily. The best part about the soup was how the cheese melted in the soup once it was sprinkled on top; it made for every single bite to be cheesy delicious.
Flash forward 5 years later, I wanted to recreate this soup at home! When I developed this Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup, I knew I wanted to keep the flavors in line with the restaurant I used to work for, but I wanted to make it healthier so I could feel good about eating it. When I finally nailed this crock pot chicken tortilla soup, my husband was SO happy, because he loved it just as much as me.
How to make Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup:
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- Using a large slow cooker, add chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chilis, and garlic to the pot. Pour in the water and broth and add the spices.
- Close the slow cooker and set it on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
- When the time is up, remove the chicken and place on a cutting board (careful, it's hot!), then use 2 forks to shred the chicken. add it back to the soup, then add the corn and cilantro. Cover the pot and cook 15-20 minutes on high.
- Spoon crock pot chicken tortilla soup into bowls and garnish with cheese and lime.
Is Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup healthy?
YES! Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla soup is a great meal if you are looking to eat healthy!
- It's full of protein (19 grams per serving), low in calories (192), carbs (17 grams), and fat (5 grams)! This is the perfect meal!
- Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup has 5 weight watchers points per serving.
Can I double the recipe and freeze it?
YES to both! Crock Pot Chicken tortilla soup can be doubled in the crock pot and then divided to freeze.
- Use freezer safe bags to freeze. I divide the soup into 4 cup portions to freeze per bag. Seal and lay flat in the freezer to freeze. Be sure to label with the date and name of the soup.
- The chicken tortilla soup will stay good for up to a year frozen.
Eating healthy is so much easier when you have a meal plan in place. Checkout all of my meal plans as well as these other healthy recipes to keep you on track:
- Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup is the perfect hearty healthy meal. With only 100 calories per cup, it’s low calorie, low carb, and you would NEVER know it!
- Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish! Save time using the Instant Pot, and load them up with your favorite toppings for a healthy meal!
- Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas are the PERFECT dinner recipe! With less than 400 calories, you can feel good about serving this fresh family meal!
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce wraps are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
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Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect healthy comfort food. Set it and forget it; this soup is going to become a regular in your dinner rotation!
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 (15oz) can black beans if making vegetarian
- 1 14 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 10 ounces enchilada sauce I use hot to give it a kick
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 ounces chopped green chili peppers I use the canned chilies
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups of water
- 16 ounces chicken broth or vegetable broth lower sodium
- 1 teaspoon cumin (may add more if you want a spicier soup)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (may add more if you want a spicier soup)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 TBS cilantro chopped
- ½ cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- lime for garnish
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In the slow cooker place chicken breasts (or beans), tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chilies and garlic. Pour in the water and broth, and add the cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
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Cover, and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high setting for 4 hours.
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Remove chicken from slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken into pieces and then place back into soup; stir. (this step is only needed if making with chicken)
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Stir in corn and cilantro; cover and cook for 20 minutes.
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To serve, sprinkle 1 TBS (or more if desired) of cheese over the soup. Garnish with a lime and whatever else you desire.
**Nutritional information includes cheese and lime garnishes, however does not include any other garnishes such as chips, green onions or avocado.
Krista
This is one of my favorite soups! I have got to try your version!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
This looks delicious! My family will love this!
Dee
My family loves anything Mexican flavored, so this is perfect for us!
Allyson
Me toooooo!
Nutmeg Nanny
This looks so good! Have to add it to my dinner list this week!
Allyson
Yes your family will love it!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
I'd love a big bowl of this soup right now! It's a chilly and cloudy day and a comfort in a bowl sounds perfect.
Catalina @ Peas & Peonies
This soup is perfect for winter. I love all the ingredients!
Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen
This soup is perfection! All my favorite flavors!
Allyson
I totally agree!!
Paula - bell'alimento
Absolutely love a good chicken tortilla soup! And in a slow cooker? Sign me up.
Corey
Going to make tonight. Have you or anyone done it with chicken and beans?
Allyson
I have! It's delicious!
krissy
I love this slow cooker soup! its one of my families very favorites! we have it several times a month!
Demeter
Such a great idea to make this in the slow cooker! Great meal to come home to at the end of the day.
Pam Dana
I am obsessed with Chicken Tortilla Soup and this recipe was so good! For sure a keeper!
Natasha
Nothing my family loves more than warm soup in the middle of winter! This will be going on our weekly meal plan this week!!
Sommer
This tastes exceptional!
Tara
So delicious -- love that it's healthy, too!
Catalina
Healthy and hearty! I love this tortilla soup!
Abeer
This is in our future! So healthy and delicious!
Katerina @ diethood .com
I love Chicken Tortilla soup! This recipe sounds fantastic!! A must try!
Steph
I would eat chicken tortilla soup every day if I could. This recipe is so easy and delicious!
Melanie Bauer
Looks so fabulous and festive! Love how healthy and tasty this recipe is, need to put this on my menu!
Jessica | The Novice Chef
I've been craving this soup for days! Can't wait to finally squash that craving tomorrow!