Cozy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup for Two
A warm, comforting chicken tortilla soup made easily in a slow cooker, perfectly portioned for two with smoky, fresh flavors and crunchy tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (low) or 2 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10 oz / 280 g total)
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (16 fl oz / 480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup (75 g) frozen corn kernels
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup / 75 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Tortilla strips (homemade or store-bought, for topping)
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Dice the onion finely, mince the garlic, rinse and drain the black beans, and thaw frozen corn if needed.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred with forks, then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently.
- Add fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, stirring just before serving.
- Crisp tortilla strips in a dry skillet or oven if homemade.
- Ladle soup into bowls, top with tortilla strips and optional toppings, and serve warm.
Notes
If soup is thin after cooking, simmer uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Stir halfway through cooking for better flavor distribution but not necessary. For gluten-free, ensure broth and tortilla strips are certified gluten-free. For dairy-free, omit cheese and sour cream or use plant-based alternatives. Homemade tortilla strips can be baked at 350°F for 10 minutes for best crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (half the rec
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 30
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