Crockpot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serves 6
10 mins prep
360 mins cook
370 mins total
Throw everything in and let it cook...a deliciously easy dinner to warm up to on the coldest of days!
yellow onion, diced
jalapeños, seeded and chopped
clovegarlic, chopped
lbboneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
tspcumin
- tsptaco seasoning
kosher salt and black pepper
cupred enchilada sauce
- cuplow-sodium chicken broth
- cupcooked white or brown rice
juice of 1 lime
cupfresh cilantro, chopped
tortilla chips, for serving
yogurt, shredded cheddar, avocado, mango salsa, and green onion, for serving
Crockpot
1. In the bowl of your crockpot, layer the onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Add the chicken, cumin, taco seasoning, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Pour over the enchilada sauce and 3 cups of broth.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the rice, cilantro, and lime juice.
3. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips. Then finish as desired with a dollop of yogurt, cheese, green onions, mango, and cilantro. Enjoy!
Stove-Top
1. In a large soup pot, cook the onion, jalapeños, and garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, cumin, taco seasoning, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Pour over the enchilada sauce and 3 cups of broth.
2. Set over medium heat and bring to a simmer, cook 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked. Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the rice, cilantro, and lime juice.
3. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips. Then finish as desired with a dollop of yogurt, cheese, green onions, mango, and cilantro. Enjoy!
Instant Pot
1. In the bowl of your instant pot, layer the onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Add the chicken, cumin, taco seasoning, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Pour over the enchilada sauce and 3 cups of broth.
2. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Release the steam. Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the rice, cilantro, and lime juice.
3. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips. Then finish as desired with a dollop of yogurt, cheese, green onions, mango, and cilantro. Enjoy!