Crazy Good Crock Pot Chicke Tortilla Soup Food

CRAZY GOOD CROCK POT CHICKE TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Empty the the taco seasoning packets into a plastic bag, and place the chicken in the bag and shake to coat the chicken with the taco seasoning.
• On a contact grill, grill the chicken until fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
• While the chicken is grilling, saute the onion and garlic in a pan with the olive oil, until softened.
• Sliced the chicken into 1/2 inch slices and place it into the crock pot along with the onions and garlic.
• Place the following ingredients in the crock pot in this order: chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, and lime juice.
• Add cumin, salt, and chili powder to taste. Experiment with what your preferences are, being sure to remember that the flavor will deepen and intensify as the soup cooks. In other words, the final result will be stronger, so go light on the seasonings if you don't like it spicy.
• Cook on high for about 6-8 hours, or low for 10-12 hours.
• To assemble the final product, in a shallow bowl, place tortilla strips on the bottom, and then spoon the soup over top. Finish with your choice of garnish, all are recommended for the best taste.

CROCK-POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a 5 quart or larger slow cooker and stir briefly to combine.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
• Carefully lift cooked chicken breasts out of the slow cooker and place on a plate so you can shred the meat with two forks. Add the shredded chicken back into the soup and stir.
• Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese or your favorite toppings. For a touch of brightness a little fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice really brings out the flavors of the soup.
• Top bowls of hot soup with the fried tortilla strips, a dollop of sour cream and plenty of shredded cheese.

CROCK POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in greased 4 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker
• Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hrs or on high 3-4 hrs (everyone's crockpot is different, adjust accordingly).
• Top with shredded pepper or monterey jack cheese, guacamole or sour cream.
• Serve with tortilla strips or chips, sometimes I even make cheese quesadillas.
• VARIATION- Add 1 c shredded carrots or zucchini at beginning of cook time.

SLOW COOKER TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Place the chicken, tomatoes (and juices), beans, broth, water, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and chili powder in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Uncover the slow cooker and use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred, then return the meat to the pot. Stir in the lemon juice. Crumble a few tortilla chips into each bowl and cover with some soup. Serve sprinkled with cilantro and grated cheese.
• Per serving: Calories: 275; Total Fat: 8 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 22 grams; Total carbohydrates: 29 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 56 milligrams; Sodium: 364 milligrams

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add broth, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions, green chiles, cumin and chili powder to slow cooker; stir to combine. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with pepper. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Place chicken in slow cooker.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F in center). Remove chicken from slow cooker to plate; shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Top each serving with crushed tortilla chips and sour cream.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. To serve, sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.