Crockpot Creamy Chicken Tortilla (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy slow-cooked chicken, beans, and corn in a flavorful Tex-Mex broth with optional toppings.

# Ingredients:

→ Soup Base

01 - 900 g chicken breast
02 - 15 ml olive oil
03 - 1 can (285 g) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
04 - 80 g yellow onion, chopped
05 - 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
06 - 1 can (425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 150 g frozen grilled corn or regular corn kernels
08 - 950 ml chicken stock
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 8 g ground cumin
11 - 8 g chili powder
12 - 4 g smoked paprika
13 - 2 g garlic powder
14 - 0.5 g ground cayenne pepper
15 - Salt, to taste
16 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Mix-ins

17 - 180 g sour cream
18 - 30 g shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

→ Toppings

19 - Tortilla strips
20 - Crumbled cotija cheese
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Fresh cilantro
23 - Sliced jalapeño

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and poblano pepper, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top. Add diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, corn, and chicken stock. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Nestle bay leaf into the mixture.
03 - Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours until chicken is cooked through and flavours meld.
04 - Remove chicken breasts from soup. Shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine.
05 - Add sour cream and, if using, shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently until fully blended and the soup achieves a creamy consistency.
06 - Allow soup to simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes to let ingredients harmonize.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with tortilla strips, cotija cheese, lime wedges, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño as desired.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Swap chicken breasts for thighs for richer flavour and tenderness.
02 - For a thicker texture, mash some black beans or puree a portion of the soup before returning the chicken.
03 - Ensure all canned products are gluten-free if required for dietary needs.
04 - Personalize toppings with avocado, hot sauce, or Greek yogurt as desired.
05 - For gatherings, double the quantities and prepare in a larger slow cooker.
06 - Store garnishes separately to maintain their texture when reheating leftovers.

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