Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
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This easy Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting slow cooker meal made with pantry staples and simple ingredients —perfect for cozy dinners, busy weeknights, or feeding a crowd.
This filling, warm and creamy soup has become one of our family’s tried and true recipes that gets pulled out anytime I need a fast easy dinner on a cold gloomy night. Nebraska winters can get kind of long sometimes and this meal always hits the spot after a long day on the farm whether we’ve been in the barn or out in our Farmers Market Shop with customers.
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Why This Is the Best Chicken Tortilla Soup for Busy Nights?
Part of what make this recipe such a winner is that all the ingredients are typically things that I always keep stocked in my pantry year-round. The only thing that isn’t a normal “from scratch” item is the packet of ranch seasoning mix. I’m sure you could probably play around with seasonings and eliminate that if you really wanted too, but so far, I’ve always had one around, so I just add the premixed package in for ease.
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Kitchen Tools Needed to Make This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Crock Pot or Slow Cooker
- Can Opener
- Strainer
- Large Pot (if you want to do stove top method)
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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients Needed
Here’s what you’ll want to gather before you begin…
- 4 Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenders (just the meat not the drive through kind!) Boneless and skinless works best; can be frozen or defrosted
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning
- Taco Seasoning *see tips below
- 2 cans whole Corn, with the liquid
- 2 cans Black Beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can Rotel, tomato and chili blend, with the liquid
- Chicken Broth, enough to cover, approximately 4 cups
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, set out to soften; add just before serving
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup {in a slow cooker}
(Step-by-Step Instructions)
Crockpot Instructions:
1. Place chicken in the bottom of your crockpot.
2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning pack and taco seasonings on top of chicken.
3. Dump in the corn and rotel, both with all their liquid from the cans.
4. Drain and rinse the black beans, then add to crockpot.
5. Add enough chicken broth to just barely cover all ingredients.
6. Cook in crockpot on High for 4 hours.
7. Take chicken out, shred with a fork and cut into bite sized pieces if needed, then stir chicken back into crockpot.
8. Add softened block of cream cheese to soup in smaller cubes or by the spoonful. Stir to incorporate and help the melting process.
9. Cover and let heat, stirring occasionally util all is combined.
**Serve with topping options: sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, etc!**
Tips to Make It Even Better
- Taco Seasoning: Homemade Version
Exact measurements are up to the chef—use these herbs and spices as a guide and adjust amounts to fit your personal taste preferences. (You can always taste at the end and add a little more of whatever feels right; cooking from the heart is meant to be flexible )
— Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Salt, & Black Pepper
- Precook the Chicken and Get Homemade Broth
Check out my video on how to cook a whole frozen chicken in an Instant Pot to get some juicy and tender shredded chicken AND some homemade chicken broth at the same time!!
How to Serve and Store Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serve with topping options: sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, etc! It's also great with a homemade dinner roll to dip in there too!
These are the leak proof mason jar lids I love for storing soup leftovers in the fridge. I’m in the process of getting a new crockpot and decided to snag a fun color —if it’s going to sit on the counter for at least a few hours at a time, might as well be a pretty color!
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just trying to get a comforting meal on the table, I hope this Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup becomes one of those go-to recipes you reach for again and again. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear how you made it your own in the comments below. Here’s to simple, delicious meals and full bowls!
Need Dinner Fast? 30-Minute Stovetop Method
Need dinner in 30 min or less? Grab some fully cooked chicken, shred or chop, add ALL ingredients to your soup pot at once and simmer for 15-30 min until everything is warm and the cream cheese is all melted and mixed in. One pot and done!
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