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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

This slow cooker chicken taco soup is a comforting, hearty meal with tender chicken, a rich broth, and plenty of flavor. Perfect for any day of the week!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker For slow cooking the soup
  • Large Pot For sautéing vegetables
  • Wooden Spoon For stirring

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts, tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, and spices into the slow cooker. Add the chicken broth and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir well.
  • Serve the soup hot, topped with crispy tortilla strips, sour cream, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro. Optionally, add a squeeze of lime juice for extra freshness.

Notes

  • For added flavor, garnish with **cheese**, **sliced jalapeños**, or **lime wedges**.
  • This soup can be stored in the fridge for **up to 3 days** or frozen for **up to 3 months**.
  • Make it vegetarian by swapping the chicken for **tofu** or **beans** and using vegetable broth.
Keyword chicken tortilla soup, easy chicken soup, slow cooker soup
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