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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

This slow cooker recipe for chicken tortilla soup is ready in 6 hours and makes a big batch for easy meal prep and lazy weeknight dinners.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 medium jalapenos diced
  • 15 oz canned black beans drained
  • 15 oz canned whole kernel corn drained
  • 4 oz canned diced green chiles
  • 15 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 12 fl oz beer*
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 batch Taco Seasoning see ingredients below
  • 1 lb chicken tenders raw

Taco Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp ground red cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Add diced onion, jalapenos, and canned ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Pour in beer and lime juice, then add Taco Seasoning and stir to combine.
  • Add chicken, fully submerging.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Shred with two forks, then return to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
  • Serve hot, or let cool and package in an air-tight container for storage.*

Notes

Beer: The best beer for this recipe is Modelo Especial - it's what we use every time! If you don't have it, we recommend a beer that's on the lighter side.
Serving suggestions: Crushed up tortilla chips and shredded Mexican-blend cheese make a great topping for this soup.
Storage: This soup stores well in the fridge or freezer. Let it cool completely, then package in an air-tight container (or Souper Cubes - we love these!) and store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Author: Alex
Calories: 267kcal
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beer, black beans, corn, crockpot, green chiles, jalapeno, onion, shredded chicken, slow cooker, tomatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg