Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup is easy and delicious. Simply brown the chicken, then toss everything in the slow cooker, and walk away!
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
crushed tortilla chips
optional toppings: chopped avocado, jalapeno peppers and lime wedges
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil. Remove chicken to 3-qt. slow cooker. Add onion to skillet; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in the next 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours.
Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Sprinkle with tortilla chips. Serve with toppings as desired.