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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Published: Oct 14, 2019 · Modified: Aug 29, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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    I've tested nearly every version of this recipe I could think of, and finally found the secret to the perfect Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup! And it's so quick and easy to make, with 8 ingredients and just a few minutes to assemble in the slow cooker.

    gray bowl of chicken tortilla soup topped with tortilla strips, melted cheese and cilantro

    This delicious chicken tortilla soup serves 4 people generously and doesn't require any precooking. It does use leftover grilled chicken, but if you don't have any you can buy the pre-grilled chicken at the store or use rotisserie. It can be prepped and frozen ahead of time to keep on hand as a quick freezer meal and leftovers can be frozen for later as well (more on that below).

    What make this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup special?

    • No crushed tomatoes. A lot of tortilla soup recipes call for this, and while I love them in other soups, they ruin the texture of tortilla soup which should be "brothy".
    • Grilled chicken cut into bite sized pieces instead of shredded chicken, which I find becomes stringy and chewy in tortilla soup.
    • Sweet corn to offset the slightly spicy seasoning
    • My extra special homemade taco seasoning as a base in the broth
    • No beans - do you really LIKE the beans anyway? If you do,  you can add them!
    • Fresh jalapeño - plenty of flavor and as long as you remove ribs and seeds, no added heat.

    slow cooker with ladle of chicken tortillas soup

    How to make tortilla soup in the slow cooker?

    The hardest part is dicing up the chicken, onion and jalapeño. After that, everything just gets layered into the slow cooker and stirred and let simmer.

    It's perfect because it can cook all day or be ready in a couple hours.

    Add a few toppings like shredded cheese, crispy tortilla salad toppers and fresh cilantro for a simple and delicious dinner.

    step by step collage how to make chicken tortilla soup in slow cooker

    Can I freeze the recipe?

    Yes! You can add everything except the broth to a freezer bag and store for up to three months. When ready to cook it, you just need to thaw overnight in the fridge and add the broth along with the contents of the bag to the slow cooker.

    You can also freeze leftovers by portioning into individual servings and storing in an airtight container to eat later!

    Can I cut in half or double this recipe?

    Yes! If cutting in half, I would suggest making the whole recipe up to the point you add broth, dividing in half, and storing half in a freezer bag to cook later. That way you prep once and eat twice! Use a 2-3 quart slow cooker if making half.

    To double, simply double all of the ingredients (you can use the serving size slider in the recipe card below) and use a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.

    bowl of tortillas soup with cheese and tortilla strips

    What goes well with Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?

    This recipe stands well on it's own with crushed chips or tortilla strips and cheese.

    If serving to a crowd and you want another side, I'd suggest Slow Cooker Spicy Queso or Slow Cooker Corn Dip!

    P.S. I'm kind of passionate about frozen corn, because some is really good and some is really bad. I love the frozen sweet corn at Aldi, so if you can get that, you should.

    gray bowl of chicken tortilla soup topped with tortilla strips, melted cheese and cilantro

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Jennifer Draper
    I've tested nearly every version of this recipe I could think of, and finally found the secret to the perfect Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup! And it's so quick and easy to make, with 8 ingredients and just a few minutes to assemble in the slow cooker.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 15 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 359 kcal

    Equipment

    • 3 Quart Slow Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz leftover grilled chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
    • 8 oz tomato sauce
    • 14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
    • 2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
    • ½ cup sweet onion peeled and diced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno diced, ribs and seeds removed
    • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
    • 4 oz salad topper tortilla strips

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients except for tortilla strips to slow cooker and stir to combine
    • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours for high for 3-4
    • Serve each bowl with a handful of tortilla strips and topped with cheese, sour cream, cilantro or plain - however you prefer!

    Notes

    To freeze this recipe:

    Add everything except the broth to a freezer bag and store for up to three months.  When ready to cook it, you just need to thaw overnight in the fridge and add the broth along with the contents of the bag to the slow cooker.
    You can also freeze leftovers by portioning into individual servings and storing in an airtight container to eat later!

    To cut in half or double this recipe:

    To make half of a recipe to serve 1-2 people, I would suggest making the whole recipe up to the point you add broth, dividing in half, and storing half in a freezer bag to cook later.  That way you prep once and eat twice! Use a 2-3 quart slow cooker if making half.
    To double, simply double all of the ingredients (you can use the serving size slider in the recipe card below) and use a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.

    If you can't make the homemade taco seasoning:

    Purchase a high quality store bought taco seasoning instead. The exact brand will impact the quality and flavor of the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 907mgPotassium: 641mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 892IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Jessica says

      October 19, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      Love your recipes! Are you okay with being featured in roundup/list articles on other cooking sites? We would link back to your website for the full recipe and are just asking for permission to use photos. Let me know!

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      • Jennifer says

        October 21, 2019 at 7:23 am

        Hi Jessica! Yes, I'm happy to have you feature a photo and link to my site! Thanks so much!

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    2. Momo says

      January 05, 2016 at 4:07 am

      I never had this before but i want to try it. We just started using our crockpot and your site is amazing for finding recipes!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 05, 2016 at 8:36 am

        Thanks! Keep me posted with how it goes!!

        Reply
    3. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

      July 07, 2014 at 7:10 am

      Wow this looks amazing! My favorite kind of soup 🙂

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      • Jennifer says

        July 07, 2014 at 8:08 am

        Thanks Chelsea!!

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