• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

What Molly Made

Eat to Feel Good

  • About
    • FAQ
    • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Snacks
    • Side Dishes
    • Drinks
    • Special Diet
    • Holiday
    • Cooking Method
  • Dinner
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • PCOS
      • PCOS Recipes
      • PCOS Tips + Resources
      • Clean Living
      • FREE PCOS Email Course
    • Home and Decor
    • Mom Life
  • Cookbook
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Special Diet
  • PCOS
  • Appetizers
  • Snacks
  • Holiday
  • Cookbook
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes

    Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Updated: March 20, 2023 | Published on: December 4, 2018 - Molly Thompson6 Comments

    Dairy Free RecipesDF
    Gluten Free RecipesGF
    Jump to Recipe

    Wait until you try this healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup! It's the best soup recipe and it's so simple to make. You cook the chicken right it in the crock pot so it falls apart and can be put together in minutes.

    healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup

    Chunky soups are in full force in our house. We're loving all soups and stews from this slow cooker beef stew to this healthy chicken soup, we are loving them all. If you're short on time, build tons of flavor quickly in this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.

    Zach and I are crazy taco fans! We pretty much eat them in some form once a week. When I realized I didn't have a chicken tortilla soup recipe on my blog, I knew that needed to change. The combination of taco flavors and soup is a favorite around here.

    If you follow along here, you also know I'm ALL about making healthy food that's easy. I love helping people change the way they view healthy cooking. It should be something that nourishes your body and tastes so great you look forward to eating it!

    I promise: you will look forward to eating this healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup!

    healthy chicken tortilla soup

    What soups are healthy?

    I'm all about easy, healthy soups. In my book, healthy soups are ones that I like to fit into my anti-inflammatory diet. Essentially, they're soups filled with healing and good-for-you ingredients like vegetables, spices, healthy carbs and good quality proteins. Here are some of my favorite healthy soup recipes:

    • the best healthy chicken soup recipe
    • paleo chili
    • low carb turkey vegetable soup

    And of course this healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup! It's healthy because it's made with vegetables, spices and high-protein chicken. It's also free from gluten, dairy, soy and added sugar.

    How many calories are in homemade chicken tortilla soup?

    There are 350 carbs in one serving of this healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup! One serving is a hearty bowl of this soup—about 2 full cups. This also includes the corn tortilla strips on the top.

    Calories: 350
    Protein: 39
    Carbs: 19
    Fat: 14

    Note: You can leave the corn tortillas off the top if you want to make this recipe lower carb or lower calorie, but I think they add so much crunch and flavor to it!

    healthy chicken tortilla soup crock pot

    What ingredients are in slow cooker chicken tortilla soup?

    The ingredients for this healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup are so easy! Not only are they easy, but they're also pretty cheap. And you may already have some of these ingredients at home! Here are the main ingredients:

    • Bonesless, skinless chicken breast
    • black beans
    • corn
    • fire roasted tomatoes
    • peppers
    • chicken broth
    • corn tortillas for the topping

    What spices doe you put in chicken tortilla soup?

    In my opinion, the spices are what makes the chicken tortilla soup so good. Without them you would just have vegetable soup with chicken. This healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is so good because of the combination of herbs and spices in it and how long they all cook together in the crock pot.

    • cilantro
    • chili powder
    • cumin
    • garlic
    • parprika
    • salt and pepper
    slow cooker chicken tortilla soup

    How do you make easy chicken tortilla soup in the slow cooker?

    To make this healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup, add all of the ingredient to the crock pot aside from the chicken and stir it well. Next, add the uncooked chicken and completely submerge them in the soup mixture so they're covered.

    Cover and cook the soup and chicken in the crock pot on medium for 6 hours. Once it's cooked, remove the chicken from the soup and use two forks to pull it apart. It should shred easily. Place it back in the soup and keep warm until ready to serve.

    Before serving, thinly slice corn tortillas into skinny strips. Fry them in a pan with your favorite cooking oil (I used olive oil) and set aside.

    Serve this healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup warm with a handful of tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro and lime juice!

    chicken tortilla soup slow cooker

    If you love this recipe, don't forget to follow me on Instagram and tag me with @what_mollymade so I can see it and feature you!

    More soup recipes:

    • the best healthy chicken soup recipe
    • paleo chili
    • low carb turkey vegetable soup
    chicken tortilla soup slow cooker

    Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Wait until you try this healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup! It's the best soup recipe and it's so simple to make. You cook the chicken right it in the crock pot so it falls apart and can be put together in minutes.
    4.45 from 20 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 404kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    Soup

    • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1-15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 1-14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
    • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
    • 2 bell peppers chopped (any color)
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 1 teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • diced avocado limes and cilantro for serving

    For tortilla strips:

    • 6 small corn tortillas cut thinly into strips
    • Olive oil, coconut oil or avocado oil for frying

    Instructions

    • To make the soup, start by adding all of the soup ingredients to the crock pot, aside from the chicken. Stir well. Next, add the uncooked chicken and completely submerge them in the soup mixture so they're covered.
    • Cover and cook the soup and chicken in the crock pot on medium for 5-6 hours or until the chicken shreds and falls apart. Once it's cooked, remove the chicken from the soup and use two forks to pull it apart. It should shred easily. Place the shredded chicken back in the soup, stir well and keep warm until ready to serve.
    • Meanwhile, make the crispy tortilla strips. Thinly slice corn tortillas into skinny strips and place a paper towel on a plate and set both aside. Cover a medium saucepan with your desired cooking oil so the oil is just covering the bottom of the pan. Heat on medium-high.
    • Once it’s hot, add the prepared tortilla strips to the pan. The tortillas should be sizzling. Allow to cook for 45 seconds then carefully flip over and cook for another 45 seconds, or until golden brown. Be careful not to burn. Once they’re cooked, place them on the prepared paper towel.
    • Serve the chicken tortilla soup warm with sliced avocado, cilantro, lime juice and crispy tortilla strips.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.6g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Fiber: 11.8g | Sugar: 9.1g
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @What_MollyMade or tag #whatmollymade!

    More Recipes

    • cut up dragon fruit served inside the skin like a bowl
      How To Cut Dragon Fruit
    • a piece of asparagus frittata on a plate with fresh basil
      Asparagus and Cheese Frittata 
    • a jar of carrot cake overnight oats with a spoon
      Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
    • creamy balsamic steak pasta in a white bowl with gorgonzola
      Creamy Balsamic Steak Pasta

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Bryan says

      December 04, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      Oooh I think adding some jalapenos to this would be amazing! I have to give this recipe a try now, thank you!

      Reply
    2. Carly says

      October 22, 2020 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Made this last week and have it on the menu again for this week...it was so good! Love the homemade tortilla strips too - so light and crispy!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        October 26, 2020 at 3:03 pm

        Thanks, Carly!! It's a fave in our house too:)

        Reply
    3. K says

      February 01, 2022 at 2:44 pm

      What is the serving size that coincides with the health information?

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        February 08, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        This serves 6, so it's one serving of that! A couple of cups:)

        Reply
    4. Madison says

      October 17, 2022 at 3:30 am

      5 stars
      I have no intentions of being rude, but under the section mentioning how many calories, you entered 350 carbs instead of calories.
      Thank you for the recipe, this is delicious 🙂

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    molly thompson from what molly made

    I'm Molly! I'm so grateful you're here. My hope is that my recipes bless your home and your bodies. I want my website to be a tool to help you feel your best and nourish you with recipes you (and your family) look forward to making!

    More about me →

    Recipe Key:

    Dairy FreeDF
    Gluten-FreeGF
    Low CarbLC
    PaleoP
    Refined Sugar FreeSF
    VeganVg
    VegetarianV
    Whole30W

    One Pan Meals

    • 6 hawiian chicken thighs in a skillet with coode basmati rice and topped with toasted coconut and cilantro
      One Pot Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice
    • buffalo chicken pasta in a white bowl topped with parsley and surrounded by extra hot sauce and fresh celery
      Creamy One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta [Dairy Free]
    • One pot taco pasta topped with tomatoes and avocado in a skillet
      One Pot Taco Pasta
    • Sweet and Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps

    Order My Cookbook!

    the cover of the anti inflammatory diet made simple cookbook

    Amazon | Barnes&Noble

    Learn more about the book here →

    Footer

    Stay Connected

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Copyright © 2023 · Privacy Policy