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Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

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Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

By the time the end of the week rolls around I am inevitably running low on fresh ingredients and running out of ideas for dinner. This healthy chicken tortilla soup slow cooker recipe is one of my absolute favorites and is perfect for when you are cooking from your pantry ingredients! It’s made primarily of canned ingredients so there are no fresh ingredients required really. You’re sure to have these in your pantry. This soup is amazingly flavorful and it’s even healthy for you compared to other chicken tortilla soup recipes out there! Print the recipe off at the bottom of this page.

Cantry

I have a pretty well stocked pantry in my basement. I like to stock up and always have staples in the house so even when I run out of fresh ingredients I can continue to prepare healthy meals for my family without having to run to the store. We live in the country so a trip to the store and back takes an hour and that’s not including the time spent at the store so I have good reason to keep a well stocked pantry. Wondering what goods you should always try to have on hand in your pantry? Here are a few of my staples that I always have:

  • Canned vegetables including corn, beans, tomatoes, and green chilies
  • Canned beans of all varieties
  • Chicken broth
  • Sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk
  • Soups including basic chicken and noodle, cream of chicken and cream of mushroom
  • Canned pineapple (always comes in handy for a sweet and sour chicken on the fly!)
  • Dry pasta
  • Dry rice
  • Baking necessities including sugar, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, powdered sugar, chocolate chips and sprinkles
  • Extra condiments including ketchup, mustard, sweet and sour sauce, mayo

My pantry is quite extensive but these are a few things I am never without!

Cantry Thursdays

Cantry Thursdays aim to address the problem of what to make for dinner at the end of the week. Inevitably by Thursday we are usually out of fresh ingredients and it’s time to get cooking from the pantry instead of running to the store! February is National Canned Food Month so what better time than now to join in on the weekly challenge?

People who frequently eat canned foods may have healthier diets than people who donʼt. An analysis of NPD data shows that adults and children who ate 6+ canned food items over two weeks were more likely to meet or exceed their recommended daily allowance for 17 essential nutrients than those who ate 1-2 canned food items over the same two-week period. I believe part of the reason this is true is because we are able to cook a healthy, nutritious meal from our “cantry” (ie- pantry filled with canned goods) rather than ordering takeout on those nights we don’t know what to cook. Get creative and cook from what you have on hand instead!

Canned produce is on par nutritionally with fresh and frozen varieties, and in some cases even better. Studies conducted by researchers at Michigan State University, UC Davis and Oregon State University all concluded that canned foods have similar (or better) nutritional profiles as their fresh or frozen counterparts.

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Let’s combine the ease of using your slow cooker with the convenience of cooking with canned foods and create an amazing, mouthwatering chicken tortilla soup recipe that will satisfy your cravings! This is definitely my favorite soup and I can eat it for days! I usually make a double or triple batch and freeze the rest in individual portions. I use these freezer containers to freeze the soup in ready to eat portions. It will keep in a chest freezer for 6+ months.

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Sarah | Must Have Mom
Easy, healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 5 mins
Course Soup
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 # Boneless skinless chicken breasts (2-3)
  • 10 oz Diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz Can corn
  • 1 14.5 oz Can Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 14.5 oz Cans low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Medium white onion diced
  • 1-2 Jalapenos diced
  • 2 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Optional Toppings

  • Tortilla strips
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Avocado
  • Plain greek yogurt
  • Cilantro
  • Guacamole

Instructions
 

  • Combine raw chicken, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, chicken broth, onion, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into a slow cooker and stir to mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • At the end of cooking time remove your chicken breasts to a cutting board or plate and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir.
  • *Notes: I put frozen chicken breasts in and just shred them at the end. The chicken is so tender and moist! You can also put in fresh chicken breasts either whole or cubed. I just love how nicely it shreds, rather than cubing it at the beginning.
  • Serve hot and top with tortilla strips and shredded cheese. You may also top with avocado, plain greek yogurt, cilantro, guacamole, etc.

 

 

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 What one canned food item do you always have on hand?

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  1. Julie Wood says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:13 am

    This looks so delicious! I like making soup in the Slow cooker and this one looks so fun to make! I will have to try it and see how it tastes! Great recipe for when it is so cold!

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  2. vickie couturier says

    February 18, 2015 at 10:47 am

    that looks so amazingly good,,cant wait to try this out

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  3. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    February 18, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I am a fan of anything I can make in my crock pot. I am definitely going to be trying this!

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  4. coolchillmom says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:58 am

    This looks so yummy and comforting. I love tortilla soup and your healthy twist just made my day

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  5. laura says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    This looks so good! I pinned it for later so I can make this for my family and I. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. April says

    February 18, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    What a fun recipe using items out of the pantry! I have a small pantry because of space but try to keep canned beans on hand. This seems like a perfect recipe for them.

    Reply
  7. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says

    February 18, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    I love everything about my slow cooker and the recipes that I make with it. This recipe looks great! I love using pantry items to make my recipes!

    Reply
  8. lisa says

    February 18, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    This recipe sounds so delicious! I will have to try it.

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  9. Jeanine says

    February 18, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    Yum that looks so good! I love making anything in the crock pot! I will need to try this!

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  10. Liz Mays says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    I really need to try making this. The next time I get some chicken I’m going to pop these ingredients into the crock pot early in the morning!

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  11. Donna Ward says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Wow! This looks and sounds fabulous -and I understand that by the end of the fresh groceries – we start digging thru the pantry and freezer – lol – thank you – this is a saver

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  12. Nina Say says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    This looks really really good! It would be a nice dinner to make before it gets hot.

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  13. Ashleigh Walls says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    We call going through the food at the end of the month our own little Cut Throat Kitchen. This looks like something we could so do!

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth O. says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    Hhmmm that looks really yummy!! I can’t wait to try out this recipe for dinner!!

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  15. [email protected] Spirit Mommy says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    I’m working on building my pantry up with staples, so appreciate your list of things to keep in your pantry! I am going to have to try tortilla soup, I’ve never made it before but we love Mexican food so I’m sure it would be a hit.

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  16. onceuponamaritime says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:01 am

    I love this Mexican themed soup, this is something I will surely have to make for my family!

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  17. Beth says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:56 am

    This sounds amazing! I love tortilla soup. Too bad I don’t own a slow cooker 🙁

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  18. Roselynn says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:23 am

    This looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try it out for myself since I ended up getting a slow cooker for Christmas.

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  19. Kori says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:30 am

    We’re actually starting to use less canned foods in our life. But this recipe does look really tasty.

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  20. Fi Ní Neachtáin says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    I’ve never heard of chicken tortilla soup before. I’m so intrigued, I want to give it a go! 🙂

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  21. Courtney says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    omg this sounds delicious!!! I love chicken tortilla soup!!! I might just have to give this a try!

    Reply
  22. Rosey says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    It’s nice that it’s a slow cooker meal. My husband is a huge tortilla soup fan.

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  23. Yona Williams says

    February 19, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Oh yum – this soup looks filling and tasty. I like that it has corn, beans, and chicken. I bet it tastes really good. This is definitely something that I would eat.

    Reply
  24. Kristin says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    I love chicken tortilla soup and the fact you made this a healthier option is a plus for me! I have to try it out soon.

    Reply
  25. April Decheine says

    February 20, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I love chicken tortilla soup plus it is so healthy and makes you feel warm after this cold snap! We love it in the slow cooker all day.

    Reply
  26. Lynndee says

    February 20, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I love using my slow cooker. Haven’t tried the chicken tortilla soup though. We love chicken and we love having soup at this time of year. That would be perfect!

    Reply
  27. Olivia Schwab says

    February 20, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I literally just posted a recipe for this too! Yours looks amazing and I need to for sure work on my photography skills! Your pictures are incredible!

    Reply
  28. M says

    February 22, 2015 at 10:22 am

    I’ve actually never had this type of soup before! This one sounds really good.

    Reply
  29. Tina W says

    February 22, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Looks delicious, and I love the idea that it is made with stuff I almost always have on hand!

    Reply
  30. OurFamilyWorld says

    February 22, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    You can never go wrong with a big bowl of tortilla soup on a snow day. This looks like a great recipe.

    Reply
  31. Erica says

    February 23, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    I love me some good tortilla soup and this one looks amazing. Since it is freezing outside this might just be what I make for dinner.

    Reply
  32. Lisa Brown says

    February 24, 2015 at 5:41 am

    looks hearty and perfect for these winter days. love the crunch on the top 🙂

    Reply
  33. Denise says

    February 24, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Ooh, I love chicken tortilla soup! I haven’t had it in a while. I will definitely be adding this to our dinner lineup!

    Reply
  34. shelly peterson says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    I have always wanted to try chicken tortilla soup. I love that this is a healthy recipe and made in a slow cooker.

    Reply

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