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Chicken Tortilla Soup (Crock Pot)

Published Feb 4, 2019 by Allyson · 27 Comments
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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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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. 

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!

How to make Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup:

**Scroll all the way down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • 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.

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!

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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5 from 11 votes
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
 

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!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: crock pot chicken tortilla soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 192 kcal
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Cover, and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high setting for 4 hours.
  3. 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)
  4. Stir in corn and cilantro; cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. To serve, sprinkle 1 TBS (or more if desired) of cheese over the soup. Garnish with a lime and whatever else you desire.
Recipe Notes

**Nutritional information includes cheese and lime garnishes, however does not include any other garnishes such as chips, green onions or avocado.

 

 

 

Slow Cooker 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 is the perfect healthy comfort food. Set it and forget it; this soup is going to become a regular in your dinner rotation!

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Comments

  1. Krista

    November 27, 2017 at 9:52 am

    This is one of my favorite soups! I have got to try your version!

    Reply
  2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    November 27, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    This looks delicious! My family will love this!

    Reply
  3. Dee

    November 27, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    My family loves anything Mexican flavored, so this is perfect for us!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      November 29, 2017 at 9:40 pm

      Me toooooo!

      Reply
  4. Nutmeg Nanny

    November 28, 2017 at 10:41 am

    This looks so good! Have to add it to my dinner list this week!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      November 29, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      Yes your family will love it!

      Reply
  5. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

    November 28, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. Catalina @ Peas & Peonies

    November 28, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    This soup is perfect for winter. I love all the ingredients!

    Reply
  7. Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen

    November 28, 2017 at 11:37 pm

    This soup is perfection! All my favorite flavors!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      November 29, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      I totally agree!!

      Reply
  8. Paula - bell'alimento

    December 05, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Absolutely love a good chicken tortilla soup! And in a slow cooker? Sign me up.

    Reply
  9. Corey

    December 17, 2018 at 11:52 am

    Going to make tonight. Have you or anyone done it with chicken and beans?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      December 17, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      I have! It's delicious!

      Reply
  10. krissy

    February 04, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    I love this slow cooker soup! its one of my families very favorites! we have it several times a month!

    Reply
  11. Demeter

    February 04, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great idea to make this in the slow cooker! Great meal to come home to at the end of the day.

    Reply
  12. Pam Dana

    February 04, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    I am obsessed with Chicken Tortilla Soup and this recipe was so good! For sure a keeper!

    Reply
  13. Natasha

    February 04, 2019 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    Nothing my family loves more than warm soup in the middle of winter! This will be going on our weekly meal plan this week!!

    Reply
  14. Sommer

    February 04, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    This tastes exceptional!

    Reply
  15. Tara

    February 04, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious -- love that it's healthy, too!

    Reply
  16. Catalina

    February 05, 2019 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    Healthy and hearty! I love this tortilla soup!

    Reply
  17. Abeer

    February 05, 2019 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    This is in our future! So healthy and delicious!

    Reply
  18. Katerina @ diethood .com

    February 05, 2019 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    I love Chicken Tortilla soup! This recipe sounds fantastic!! A must try!

    Reply
  19. Steph

    February 05, 2019 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    I would eat chicken tortilla soup every day if I could. This recipe is so easy and delicious!

    Reply
  20. Melanie Bauer

    February 05, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    Looks so fabulous and festive! Love how healthy and tasty this recipe is, need to put this on my menu!

    Reply
  21. Jessica | The Novice Chef

    February 10, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    I've been craving this soup for days! Can't wait to finally squash that craving tomorrow!

    Reply

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