Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup brings a rich, tomato-chile base brightened by picante sauce and taco spices, with tender chicken and sweet pops of corn. Refried beans melt in to create a creamy, hearty texture, perfect for topping with shredded Cheddar. Serve this comforting bowl on cool weeknights or for a casual game-day dinner when you want warm, bold flavors with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the chicken and the onion in the hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 2
In a slow cooker, stir together the refried beans, corn, chicken broth, picante sauce, taco seasoning, and garlic powder until well combined. Mix in the chicken-onion mixture until incorporated.
- 3
Cook on Low until the chicken pulls apart easily with 2 forks, 3 to 5 hours. Shred the chicken in the soup with 2 forks. Continue cooking for 1 more hour. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.
- Calories 286.46 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 28.41 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 23.12 g 8%
- Total Fat 9.27 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.12 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.8 mg High 21%
- Sodium 857.91 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 5.78 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 167.21 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 445.47 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 16.06 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.66 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Corn, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 286.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Corn, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- About 4 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 286.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 286.46 calories and 28.41 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 857.91 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.12 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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