Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup delivers authentic Mexican comfort straight to dinner tables. Packed with tender chicken, zesty spices, and rich broth, this soul-warming dish promises a satisfying meal that draws family and friends together with its irresistible flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (add 2 to 3 for more heat)
- 1 lime, juiced
Vegetables and Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces/794 grams) whole or diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces (113 grams) tomato paste
Garnishes:
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Cilantro leaves
- Grated cheese
Instructions
- Position the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even base for the dish.
- Create a flavor foundation by generously sprinkling chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper across the chicken’s surface.
- Layer the kitchen with vibrant aromatics by scattering finely diced onions and colorful bell peppers (red and yellow) uniformly over the seasoned chicken.
- Introduce moisture and depth by carefully pouring diced tomatoes with their natural juices, fire-roasted Rotel tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, and rich tomato paste into the slow cooker.
- Enhance the dish’s complexity by incorporating finely minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and thoroughly rinsed black beans, gently stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the mixture to simmer on high temperature for 4 to 5 hours (300 to 375 grams/10 to 12 ounces), or alternatively on low temperature for 7 to 8 hours.
- Finish the preparation by squeezing fresh lime juice into the cooked mixture, then meticulously shredding the tender chicken using two forks directly within the slow cooker.
- Perform a final seasoning taste test, adjusting with additional salt, pepper, or spices as needed. Ladle into serving bowls and embellish with a dollop of sour cream, creamy avocado slices, sharp grated cheese, and vibrant chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Develop tender, juicy chicken with zero marinating hassle.
- Pack southwestern zest into every spoonful through slow-cooking magic.
- Craft a protein-rich meal that adapts easily to dietary needs like gluten-free or vegetarian preferences.
- Transform standard ingredients into a restaurant-worthy soup with minimal kitchen effort.
- Generate mouth-watering leftovers that taste even more incredible the following day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg