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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A warm, filling, and creamy chicken tortilla soup made easy in the crockpot, perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights. It features tender chicken, smoky spices, and a fresh avocado topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • Small handful cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Crushed tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn. Chop the onion finely, mince garlic, and dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces or leave whole for shredding later.
  2. Place chicken in the crockpot. Add black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes (with juices), corn, onion, garlic, green chilies, and all the spices (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper). Pour in chicken broth.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded. Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours, watching closely to avoid drying the chicken.
  4. Remove chicken pieces and shred with two forks directly in the slow cooker or on a plate, then return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir gently.
  5. Soften the cream cheese beforehand. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until fully incorporated and the soup turns rich and creamy. Add lime juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Dice the avocado and toss it with a squeeze of lime juice to prevent browning. Chop cilantro if using.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, top generously with avocado, crushed tortilla chips, and cilantro. Optionally add extra sour cream or a squeeze of fresh lime.

Notes

Brown the chicken before adding to the crockpot for deeper flavor. Soften cream cheese before stirring in to avoid clumps. Adjust spices to taste. If soup is too thick after adding cream cheese, stir in a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut yogurt and dairy-free cream cheese alternatives. Store leftovers without avocado and chips; add fresh toppings before serving.

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Keywords: crockpot, chicken tortilla soup, creamy soup, slow cooker, meal prep, avocado, comfort food, easy dinner

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