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A bowl of Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup garnished with fresh cilantro and lime.

Game-Changing Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Game-Changing Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's packed with flavor, and the masa harina adds an authentic touch that makes it truly special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup masa harina dissolved in 1 cup warm water
For serving
  • Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
  • Shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack)
  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Avocado

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Forks
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker with crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, diced green chiles, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Generously season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and easily shreddable.
  4. Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together masa harina with 1 cup of warm water until smooth, then stir this mixture into the soup.
  6. Continue to cook on high for another 20-30 minutes, or until the soup has slightly thickened to your desired consistency.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish generously with your favorite toppings like tortilla strips, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, and diced avocado.

Notes

For extra heat, add an additional pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce. If you don't have masa harina, you can use cornstarch mixed with a little cold water to thicken, but the flavor will be different.