Lightened Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Lightened Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup features tender chicken simmered in a tomato-enchilada broth with warm cumin and chili notes, balanced by sweet corn and fresh cilantro. Baked tortilla strips add a crisp finish that contrasts the cozy, simmered flavors. Serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering with your favorite toppings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, banana peppers, and garlic in a slow cooker. Pour in the water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir in the corn and cilantro. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
- 2
When the soup is nearly done, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat the tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Cut the tortillas into strips, then spread them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle the tortilla strips over the soup.
- Calories 343.94 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.88 g Good Source
- Carbs 26.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.86 g High
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 35.14 mg Moderate
- Sodium 620.64 mg High
- Fiber 4.01 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.5 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 25.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source
- Potassium 239.23 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 179.9 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 5.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lightened Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Banana Peppers, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 343.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Lightened Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana Peppers, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Lightened Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lightened Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 3 steps.
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