It’s officially the first day of Fall and we are kicking the season off with this fantastic slow cooker recipe – Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Very easy and simple to make, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. Flavored with robust spices and topped with all the goodies, this is a fall, family favorite.
Family Friendly Dinners
There is just something about fall that makes me want to stockpile a bunch of dinner recipes to make over and over again. Maybe it’s the time change or the cooler weather but I just want to be cozy around the dinner table during the week.
This Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is a family favorite. Everyone can add their own toppings, so the kids feel like they have a say in what they are eating. It’s hearty enough to be enjoyed on it’s own as a full meal, but we sometimes add a big green salad.
Check out more ideas here – 11 of our Favorite Fall Family Dinners.
What Makes this Chicken Tortilla Soup a Mediterranean Diet Recipe?
While not a traditional Mediterranean recipe by any means, this soup is Mediterranean diet inspired. It fits into the following Mediterranean Diet Guidelines –
- includes beans for added fiber and protein
- lean protein (chicken) as main source
- flavored with herbs and spices rather than salt or heavy cream
- topped with greek yogurt and avocado
- just a small sprinkling of cheese used for flavor
- simple ingredients that can be found at any store
It’s our belief that you can apply the principles of the Mediterranean diet to any type of meals that you enjoy. Making it adaptable to anyone
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz tomato paste
- 1 each chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- Optional Fixings: greek yogurt/sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips, lime wedge
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper
- Add bell pepper, onion, diced tomatoes (with the juice), tomato paste, chipotle pepper, black beans and chicken broth
- Stir to combine and cook on high for 5 hours or 8 hours on low
- Once done, remove chicken and place in large bowl. Use two forks to shred chicken and then add back into crock pot.
- Top with desired fixings
More Slow Cooker Recipes
Looking for more recipes to make in the slow cooker? Here are some favorites –
- 14 Meatless Meals for your Slow Cooker, Air Fryer or Pressure Cooker
- Crock Pot Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Applesauce
