Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–6 hours on LOW or 2–3 hours on HIGH
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2–3 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but delicious)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings (the fun part!)
- Crunchy tortilla chips (a MUST)
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Lime wedges
- Green onions
Instructions
- Add everything to the slow cooker
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, Rotel, beans, corn, broth, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook low and slow
Cover and cook:
6 hours on LOW, or
3 hours on HIGH
- Shred the chicken
Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
Stir well to let the flavors meld.
- Serve + top it generously
Ladle into bowls and pile on the toppings especially crushed tortilla chips for that perfect crunchy, salty finish.
Tips & Variations
Make it creamy: Stir in 4 oz cream cheese during the last 20 minutes.
Spice it up: Add minced jalapeños or use hot Rotel.
Thicken it: Stir in 1 cup crushed tortilla chips to the soup before serving.
Make it smoky: Add 1–2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo.
Make it lighter: Use extra broth for a more soup-like texture.
This recipe is endlessly adaptable and delicious every time.
Comfort + flavor + crunch it’s everything you want in winter.
The Ultimate Cozy Taco Tuesday Bowl
This Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is the kind of dish that warms the house, fills the kitchen with great smells, and brings everyone to the table. Tender chicken, hearty beans, spices, and those irresistible crunchy tortilla chips make this a weeknight hero.
It’s cozy, delicious, affordable, and absolutely Taco Tuesday approved.
