Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is another crock pot dinner winner! Everyone will come running when you call them for dinner when they’ve been smelling all day!

Close-up of chicken tortilla soup in a bowl.

It’s packed with tender chicken, spices, and a touch of heat. A one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy days when you just can’t be bothered. Drop everything in the crock pot and walk away. Come back in a couple hours, do a little work on it, and let it cook again for a bit. And dinner is done.

Whether you’re feeding the family or meal prepping for the week, this recipe delivers a warm and satisfying dinner with minimal effort.

Spoonful of chicken tortilla soup with chicken and vegetables.

We Love Crock Pot Recipes

Crock pot soups are a game-changer for busy households. They require minimal prep and cook themselves while you go about your day. The slow cooking process blends flavors beautifully, creating rich and hearty meals that are perfect for dinner or leftovers.

It’s comforting to know that dinner is making itself while you’re off getting other things done. Plus, there’s nothing better than walking into a home filled with the aroma of a simmering soup.

Ingredients Needed For Tortilla Soup

Most of the ingredients are shelf stable so stock up and be ready for those busy days when you know dinner time is going to sneak up on you.

boneless chicken breast
green chilies
diced jalapenos
diced tomatoes
diced onion
minced garlic
chili powder
cumin
chicken bouillon, or skip this and the water called for below and use homemade chicken broth or turkey broth
water
salt and pepper
sour cream
tortilla strips or chips

Optional Toppings

The fun is in the toppings on this one. Use all or any of the toppings for your bowl of soup. Set up a little buffet line if you’re so inclined and let everyone top their soup as they prefer.

shredded cheese
sour cream
avocado
salsa
hot sauce
taco sauce
pico de Gallo
lettuce
cilantro

You can even serve this with a side of cornbread for the ultimate comfort food dinner.

Meal Prep With This One

If you’re into meal prepping for work lunches this recipe is a dream. Make the soup, cool it, portion it and eat all week. Don’t forget to pack your toppings too!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 348kcal

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish made with tender chicken, tomatoes, beans, and a blend of bold spices, all simmered to perfection. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and a squeeze of lime, it’s a comforting bowl of Southwestern goodness.

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breast
4 oz green chilies
4 oz diced jalapenos
15 oz diced tomatoes
1 small diced onion
3 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
6 tsp chicken bouillon
6 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream
2 cups fried tortilla strips or any tortilla strips

Instructions

Add green chilies, jalapenos, tomatoes, diced onions, garlic, spices, and water to the crock pot and stir until incorporated
Place chicken in mixture and cook for 5 hours on high or 7 hours on low
When you are about ready to eat, pull chicken out of the crock pot and shred it
Put shredded chicken back in your crock pot and add sour cream, stir until well combined
Let sour cream simmer for about 30 minutes before serving
Serve with chips, cheese, avocado or any topping you prefer