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Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with Easy Toppings Bar

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A creamy, comforting slow cooker chicken tortilla soup with a customizable toppings bar, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for juicier meat)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn kernels, drained
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips or strips
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
  • Fresh avocado slices or guacamole
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Diced red onions
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the black beans and corn. Slice avocado and jalapeños if using for toppings.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. Pour in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth.
  4. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender.
  6. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix gently into the soup.
  7. Soften cream cheese and stir it into the soup until fully melted and blended for creamy texture.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili powder as desired.
  9. Set out bowls with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, avocado slices, cilantro, diced red onions, jalapeños, sour cream, and lime wedges for the toppings bar.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and let everyone customize with their favorite toppings.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid clumps. For thicker soup, blend a portion and stir back in. If soup is too thick after adding cream cheese, add a splash of broth or water. Shred chicken for better texture. Toppings bar allows customization. Can substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese for lighter option or use dairy-free cream cheese alternative for dairy-free diet.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken tortilla soup, creamy soup, easy dinner, toppings bar, comfort food, crockpot soup

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