Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup: Best Weeknight Dinner
This easy 5-ingredient slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is the answer to every tired Tuesday. It’s warm, comforting, and packed with flavor—all from a handful of ingredients you probably already have.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (LOW) or 3-4 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (16-ounce) jar of your favorite salsa
- 1 (15-ounce) can of corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)
- 1 (1-ounce) packet of taco seasoning (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs (or breasts) in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken. Then, dump in the entire jar of salsa. Sprinkle the taco seasoning packet over the top and give everything a gentle stir to combine.
- Stir in the drained corn (or frozen corn).
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The soup is done when the chicken is fork-tender and shreds easily.
- Carefully remove the chicken pieces to a cutting board or a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the broth. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning. You might want a pinch of salt, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, or a dash of cumin.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
If your soup tastes a little thin at the end, let it cook uncovered on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly. The flavors meld beautifully overnight, so leftovers are even better the next day. For a smoky twist, try a salsa verde or chipotle salsa. If using chicken breasts, check them at the 4-hour mark on LOW to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
Keywords: slow cooker chicken tortilla soup, easy chicken tortilla soup, 5 ingredient soup, weeknight dinner, chicken soup, tortilla soup