Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Combine broth, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce and chiles for an easy Mexican chicken soup from your slow-cooker. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

March 20, 2018

tablespoon vegetable oil

lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

cups water

1 1/2

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained

can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles

teaspoon ground cumin

teaspoon chili powder

1/2

cup chopped fresh cilantro

cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

1/2

cup sour cream

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Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 4 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Place chicken in slow cooker. Add water, broth, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, cumin and chili powder.
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Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from slow cooker to plate; shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer. Top each serving with 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips and 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Information

2 Starch; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

The slow cooker is our No. 1 kitchen appliance on busy weekends. Other than browning the chicken beforehand, this slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup is a dump-it dinner. Once the chicken is ready, simply add it to your slow cooker and top it with the liquids called for, including: tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles and spices. Then, cover your slow cooker, set it to low and forget about dinner for four hours! Top each bowl of soup with crushed chips, sour cream and any other taco fixings your heart desires. For more inspiration, browse all of our chicken recipes from pot pies to pastas to casseroles and more.