Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Do a quick prep in the morning and come home to a ready-to-eat chicken tortilla soup. At only 348 calories with 39 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber, this soup makes a healthy leftover lunch. Tip: Add a splash of hot sauce to dial up the flavor.

Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 8 hours + 5 minutes

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-oz. jar low-sodium salsa
  • 1/2 avocado, diced, for garnish
  • 12 tortilla chips, crumbled, for garnish

Directions

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. 

Place the chicken, broth, black beans and salsa in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Remove chicken and shred, then return to soup. 

Spoon soup into bowls, top with avocado and tortilla chips and serve immediately.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/4 recipe, about 2 cups

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 348; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 670mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 39g

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 9%; Iron: 22%; Potassium: 1,269 mg; Vitamin A: 18%; Vitamin C: 40%

Originally published November 2017, updated February 2026

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