
Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Slow Cooker Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Slow Cooker creates delicious and easy preparations with customizable spice levels through convenient slow cooking methods and flexible seasoning. This hands-off recipe accommodates busy schedules while allowing heat level personalization and authentic flavor development. The slow cooker ensures optimal texture and flavor integration.

This chicken tortilla soup is delicious and easy to make in the slow cooker. You can spice it up as much as you want with hot sauce. Serve with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
2 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, or more as needed
1 cup picante sauce
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken and onion in hot oil until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
Stir together refried beans, corn, chicken broth, picante sauce, taco seasoning, and garlic powder in a slow cooker until well combined. Mix in chicken-onion mixture until incorporated.
Cook on Low until chicken pulls apart easily with 2 forks, 3 to 5 hours. Shred chicken in soup with 2 forks. Continue cooking for 1 more hour. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
308 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
30g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 308 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
Cholesterol 53mg | 18% |
Sodium 910mg | 40% |
Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 23g | 47% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Calcium 168mg | 13% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 561mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.