A tasty, quick, hot meal! We like to top the bowls of soup with crushed corn tortilla chips, shredded cheese or chopped green onions -- sometimes all three.
I have been making this for a while and this is the best chicken (tortilla soup) recipe I have found. I have made adjustments and added 1 can black beans (rinsed) and 2 TBSP dry ranch dressing mix and 1 can Rotel. AMAZING.
Read MoreI have been making this for a while and this is the best chicken (tortilla soup) recipe I have found. I have made adjustments and added 1 can black beans (rinsed) and 2 TBSP dry ranch dressing mix and 1 can Rotel. AMAZING.
What a great slow cooker soup! My husband had three bowls of this. I followed the recipe pretty closely, and made some additions to "veg it up". I added a small zucchini and summer squash, halved and thinly sliced, and a can of rinsed black beans. I used Rotel & just a little more chicken broth. Doubled the cumin (LOVE the stuff) and added some Penzey's Bold Taco seasoning to the mix. This was great! Plenty of left-overs went in the freezer. Sincere thanks for sharing your recipe, a keeper.
I love soup and this is so easy, and ready when I get off work. I don't like corn so substituted a can of black beans, rinsed and drained. Excellent!
I made small changes only for my tastes, not because the recipe needed to be changed. I used all organic canned products when I could, I added one can organic drained/rinsed black beans, and one can organic diced tomatoes. I like more garlic so I threw more in. I did not add the extra salt. This was good, but I think it needs a little somethin'-somethin'. A little lime juice? Cilantro? I can't put my finger on it. As it is, nice and easy adaptable soup to throw in what you like that saves both on the food and energy budgets. NOTE: This made enough for 6 smallish Tupperware containers for dinner at work this week.
Absolutely Delish!!! I made it twice for my family. I increased the broth to 2 cans and added a can of black beans. It will be in my regular rotation once school and sports start again!!!
FABULOUS! My husband doesn't like spicy food and was hesitant to try it - but he loved it - and not too spicy at all! My chicken tenderloins weren't defrosted in the morning yet, so I cooked all day - about 9-1/2 hrs - and chicken fell apart. Other than that - followed recipe to the letter. Served with shredded cheese, little sour cream and sprinkled corn chips over top. Looking forward to finishing up the leftover today for lunch. Will be a regular!
This is so easy and so adaptable. You can add any vegetables that you like or even pinto beans or rice. A great one pot meal for families on the go.
I liked the sound of this soup, but I didn't have time to make it in my crockpot. Instead, I cubed the chicken breasts and put them in my pot with the chicken broth (plus 1 can of water), diced tomatoes, and enchilada sauce to simmer. I omitted the green chiles because my husband doesn't like them. I subbed some taco seasoning mix for the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. I left the cilantro and corn out because I didn't have them on hand. For toppings , we added shredded sharp ched. cheese and lowfat sour cream to our soup. Even my husband who doesn't like any spicy foods loved this soup! Way to go, AmberNPetty!
Awesome! My kids loved it and they are hard to please this days. I added the can of Rotel, black beans and chick peas. I also added the spicy ranch spice packet (3 teaspoons). These were all recommendations by other people on the site. Will make again!
Here are a few tips to decrease (or increase) the heat. First the type of diced tomatoes make a HUGE difference. Rotel original w/diced green chiles is (IMO)kick your butt hot. So try Rotel diced tomatoes w/ lime and cilantro, instead to reduce heat but still keep a little. It has very little cilantro taste so you may want much more fresh cilantro added just before serving.Rotel MILD tomatoes are mild and BLAND. To give more flavor but controll heat you could add some salsa...just pick your heat level. Bottom line, Taste The TOMATOES BEFORE ADDING to crock pot. After awhile you will know which tomato brand you like.
I made this for our annual soup supper/buffet! It was really good. We received several compliments from those that tried it. It's got a nice little kick to it, but nothing too strong. I accidentally bought creamed corn, but it worked just fine. Thanks AMBERNPETTY!
AS IS, this recipe is very soup-like & spicy/HOT. It's a basic taco/tortilla-type soup recipe. My new fav. with a couple changes: DO NOT ADD PEPPER, especially if you're expecting kids to eat it. It had quite the kick without it! Definitely ADD BLACK BEANS. This soup seems to be missing something without it. I thoroughly enjoyed the CORN texture and will add TWO CANS next time which will help add the needed density to the soup. For FASTER COOKING: I put the chicken in the microwave for a few minutes until more whitened. I also sauteed the onion in butter in a frying pan until slightly browned and I COOKED this soup ON HIGH. I actually wasn't able to get to it, until 7 hours later. The chicken chunks fell apart nicely with poking it with a spatula. Surprisingly, the corn wasn't at all soggy. Oddly, the flavored changed to be more yummy after I broke up the chicken and it cooled a bit. Will make with CORN BREAD next time.
Excellent soup! Very filling! Followed recipe to the T -- except I added black beans as others mentioned. Great family meal!
I really enjoyed this soup; light, yet filling (great if you are trying to shed a couple of pounds), and has a good spicy kick. I also liked the ease; just throw it in the slow cooker and let it go. I will definitely be making this again.
Very tasty and, like all slow cooker recipes, very easy, too. Only made a few minor changes due to what I had on hand. Omitted the diced green chilies, cilantro, and was out of onion, so I used about 1 T of dried onions instead. I also threw in a small can of sliced olives at the end (drained). Yum!
This was an instant hit! I tweeked it a bit for my tastes. I used a can of rotel, a can of pinto beans, a can of black beans, the can of corn, chicken broth, & enchilada sauce. I also put the onion, minced garlic, cumin, & chilli powder. I omitted the cilantro & bay leaves because I don't care for the taste. I added an enchilada seasoning packet & some lime juice. I slow-cooked it for about 8 hours, & served it with tortilla chips, avocado, cheese & sour cream. My family devoured it!
Delicious soup, easy and fuss free. I increased the amount of broth and adjusted the type of ingredients to lower the sodium, such as home canned tomatoes and broth, and frozen corn, although that's just personal preference. Thanks for the recipe, it was a hit with the whole family. Served with cornbread on the side and the suggested toppings of green onions and cheese, plus a little sour cream.
My family loved it! I added black beans and 1 extra chicken breast which I usedto make Quesadillas to serve all side the soup. Great Flavor!
This is an easy excellent tasting soup. I mostly followed the recipe except I used an extra can of diced tomatoes with green chilies because I didn't have a can of green chilies. Also, I added paprika and extra cumin but left out the chili powder. The flavor was fantastic. It would be great served with cornbread. Thanks for a great recipe.
Really delicious. The recipe is so simple that you can add anything to it. For a little more spice, we add Jalapenos and some Cheyenne pepper. ***However! If heat is something you can't handle, dial back on the chili powder and make sure that the canned ingredients you are adding are the /lowest/ heat you can get.
Great! I think I'll add more green chilis next time, we like it spicy! I also added a can of black beans this time. Thinking maybe I'll add a can of condensed cheddar cheese soup too b/c we love cheese too! Also, as my husband pointed out, this could be good with beef or pork too!
The chicken was so moist! I did add black beans! This is a great healthy meal. Great for weight watchers points plus too!
I followed Saveur's lead on this one. It was very tasty! Thanks for the recipe.
This will be a new staple for us. I did add black beans for more protein. I had a package with 2 chicken breasts which worked fine - not sure what the weight was. Thanks!
I made this exactly as the recipe says and it was so good! Will definitely be making this again, it was an easy, low-cal, meal perfect for cold winter days.
very good and very easy. I also squeezed fresh lime as a garnish with the cheese and tortilla chips. My husband who is a chef has had it for the last 3 meals. It' s a keeper.
Excellent soup! But don't forget to top it with shredded cheddar and tortilla chips!
Soooo Good! We're not tomato chunk fans, so I substituted a can of tomato paste and put in the corn with all liquid. Also used black beans, like other reviewers. Definitely a keeper!
Great soup! Everyone loved it and no one left leftovers! Even my 1 year old ate all his!
This is a terrific soup. I changed it a bit by adding tomato sauce instead of chopped tomatoes as I do not like tomato chunks in soup. I also replaced the corn with hominy. If you like spicy soup, this one is for you! If you're not into spicy, take down the heat by using less chili powder. I'll definitely be making this one again!
My whole family loves this soup! I doubled it for 6 ppl and we had some left for a few days! Next time id add a can of black beans!
This soup will go into my winter soup rotation. I used three fresh chilis diced and next time will add a 4th. I also used about a half a can more chicken broth because I had 1.5 pounds of chicken. I threw in a few frozen green beans that I needed to use up and next time will add more and/or will add pinto or black beans as other suggested. I served with a bit of shredded cheese, however, this soup really doesn't need anything extra! Great recipe!
Delicious! My whole family loved it. We added shredded jack cheese to top it off.
I used salsa instead of enchilada sauce....turned out great. Served with sour cream and cheddar cheese on top. The whole family was impressed. Served with some Jalepeno Cheese Bread and it was a great meal.
After serving in a bowl I cut up some corn tortillas, fried them and added them to my bowl of soup along with some lime juice & monterray jack cheese. YUMMY!
It certainly was easy and the chicken cooked nicely, but no one liked it at all. Much too spicey.
Great base recipe! Based on other reviews, I added Rotel tomatoes in addition to the diced tomatoes (too spicy for kids), leftover rice, black olives and some canned beans. Topped with colby cheese and tortilla strips. Delicious and hearty!
This was super good! I had been looking for a good, healthy chicken tortilla soup, and this was perfect. The only changes I made were I added, pinto beans, carrots, black beans, a jalapeno, I used veg stock instead of chicken.
tasty, forgot it was a slow cooker recipe, but it worked just fine on the stove, will make again, served with shrredder cheddar choeese and sour cream.
Great recipe! I made it on the stovetop rather than a slow cooker. Therefore, I was able to saute the onions and garlic in olive oil in order to enhance the flavor. I also made this with stew beef and it was great. I did thicken by adding some cornstarch mixed with cold water in the last twenty minutes of cooking. Served with grated Pepperjack cheese. Big hit with the entire family.
This was a delicious dinner! I added jalepenos and pinto beans and it was amazing! I also added crushed red pepper to make it more spicy. My boyfriend and sister LOVED it!
Very yummy. Used green enchilada sauce and garbanzo beans because that's what I had on hand. This soup is delicious.
I made it exactly how the recipe instructed and it was a huge hit. I added tortilla chips to my bowl then poured the soup atop them. I really enjoyed making and eating this dish. I will be making it again. I will add less chili powder and cumin next time but overall its a nice dish.
Made this recipe exactly the way it's written except for adding a can of rinsed black beans. It was DELICIOUS! And even better left over. I will definately be making this again and again.
We thought this was really good. The only thing I added was 2 tablespoons of Ranch dressing mix (as others suggested). I liked it by itself and with sour cream and cheese on top.
What a great slow cooker recipe. It was a tad too spicy for my guy, (he likes his food very mild, it was perfect for me as written) so I will use half the green chilies for him. Awesome topped with sour cream and shredded cheese. Thank you so much for this great recipe!!!
This is a fantastic and easy recipe! I add tortilla chips to each bowl and fresh avocado sllices. Yum!
Only change was I added a can of black beans as others suggested, soup had very good flavor.
The whole family loved it! Next time I'm going to double the recipe just so we can have left overs. The only adjustment I made is I didn't put as much chili powder but I wish I did..I only put half of the amount required but it was not spicy at all even with the can of jalapenos I put in. Will definitely make again!!
This was very nice BUT - use fresh veg (easy to get hold of) and homemade broth/sauce (easy to make). So much tastier and much healthier. If you are lazy, why not just get a can or two of Chicken Enchilada Soup and stick it in the slow cooker to heat up?
So good. I would only change one or two things next time I make it. 1-maybe add more chicken like 1/2 pound more. 2- add cilantro at the end, it didn't add much flavour after slowcooking for 7 hours.
I really enjoyed how easy this recipe was. I used a can of pinto beans instead of the corn (I just don't think 'corn' when I think enchilada). I also added a small can of sliced black olives. I topped each bowl with some shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream. I might leave the corn in next time.
Delicious! Next time I will use a little less chili powder and I used green enchilada sauce.
My daughter and I have made this a few times over the past year. My hubby had it for the first time in January. He is not much of a soup person, but he went back for 2nds! The only thing for the last time is I left it in the slow cooker a little longer and the liquid reduced a bit more than intended so I had more of a stew than a soup. But it was still fabulous!
This soup is AWESOME! I make a crock pot of it and take it to work for lunch constantly. Not to mention I am a calorie counting freak and this is only 186 cal/ bowl . . . unbelievable!
Easy, fast and delicious flavor. I love spicy food but used the mild enchilada sauce because they sometimes have too much chili powder for me. The recipe was plenty spicy and flavorful. I will make again for sure.
We really enjoyed this as written. Next time, I will add some black beans to add some color and extra zing. This is a keeper, thank you.
An easy week night recipe! Crockpot meals can get "mediocre" after a while, but I always enjoy this soup. A great recipe to keep in the rotation!
This turned out really good! I made rice on the side for family members who didn't want "soup" for dinner. They just poured the soup over their rice and enjoyed it that way. I will be making this again for sure.
This was a great meal. Did cheat boiled the chicken then added it to the croc pot to save time. Would add a can of black beans next time!
Loved it! Simple and delicious! I added a can of black beans and an extra can of diced green chilies. I also used chipotle chili powder because it’s all I had! I’ll definitely keep this recipe as a staple.
Loved it but I must admit to using what I had I hand- thighs, corn, canned diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, garlic, chili powder, and 2t Penzey's fajita powder; skipped the green chilis, broth, cilantro, bay leaves and cumin. I wonder about even adding the broth the next time as the consistency was really good. We really enjoyed it.
This is a great recipe and not just for the slow cooker. I mad one batch on the stove top too. Since I am not a fan of the red enchilada sauce I substituted a 15 oz can of Hatch medium green enchilada sauce. I also took the recommendation of others and added a can of rinsed black beans and an extra can of broth and a little more cumin and chili powder. One batch I made with two cans of chicken on the stove and the other with leftover meat I pulled off a rotisserie chicken in the slow cooker.
I had high expectations for this one based on the reviews and this recipe was just okay for me. I would have liked it to be a little thicker and have a more flavor.
Made this today with a few minor changes. I also added a can of rinsed black beans, no corn due to allergies, the juice of one lime, extra cilantro and chili powder. I served it with shredded pepper jack, sour cream, and extra lime juice. I pan fried slices of cooked polenta in a little butter and olive oil until they were golden brown and served them on top of the soup for those who can eat corn. Amazing!!
This is a great recipe; however, i've never made it in the crockpot. Instead of using corn, I use hominy, and wow - what a flavor difference! You can also use the Rotele green chili/tomato sauce vs. diced chilies & enchilada sauce.
I've been making this since this time in 2015-- 2 years. I love it. It's better with organic ingredients. You can add Spanish rice, or quinoa to make it more filling. Im also trying to incorporate beans into my diet this year, so I bought 1 can of kidney beans, rinsed them, and added a few spoonfuls to my containers before putting them in the fridge for the week. I also add a bit of Turmeric spice seasoning.
This recipe is fabulous and has a ton of flavor...I followed the recipe all most exact...I did use frozen corn, and I used one can each of green and red enchilada sauce. I served it with sour cream, taco chips and parm cheese...it as soooo good!!! Will make this for years to come.
I just made this today and it was absolutely delicious! I ended up using chicken thighs and I added 2 stalks of chopped celery because I had a lot on hand. Those were the only changes I made to the recipe. It's spicy, but topping it with shredded cheese and sour cream when serving it seemed to mellow out the heat. You could always skip the chili powder & green chiles if you want to make a milder version. I'll definitely be making this one again soon.
Super easy and doesn't require slow cooker. Didn't add tomatoes. Added a can of rinsed black beans. Sauteed onions and garlic first since I didn't use slow cooker. Husband liked the "bite".
I used one raw chicken breast and one cooked leftover breast, and the result was still perfect! Very flavorful and filling.
It was excellent, restaurant quality. I always like to make it per the original recipe, but had to change a couple of things due to someone not liking something or because I didn't have an item. I did not add corn nor cilantro, but added 1 can of small red beans in the beginning, then when I took the chicken out to shred I added another can but smashed them beforehand to slightly thicken the soup. I didn't have a regular size can of tomatoes so added a can of Rotel tomatoes w/green chilis. It was a little more spicy but we loved it.
This was delicious, i added just a little more chili powder for our preference:) Yummy
I tried this recipe out today. I LOVED it! It had wonderful flavor to it and was extremely easy. I used green chili enchilada sauce because I didn't pay close attention when I grabbed a can but it was still fantastic even with my mistake. I plan on making this time and time again :)
Easiest, best tortilla soup. I've been looking for a long time for the recipe that duplicated what I fell in love with when I first visited Mexico. This one duplicates the taste I remember & love the most. Personally, I puree the rotel before I put it in the crocpot. I am not a fan of chunky tomatoes or peppers. :)
This is an excellent soup, just as listed...I made no changes. Big hit at work. I simply provide tortilla strips, goat cheese, avocado, and cilantro for garnish!
Had this for dinner tonight and must say it was fantastic! I modified as others by adding a can of black beans (rinsed and drained), can of Rotel with juices, and 3 tsp of fiesta ranch dry seasoning. I didn't use as much cilantro (not a big fan). Cooked on high for a few hours then low after separating the chicken. Also served the extra chicken in quesadillas! Excellent dipped in the soup! Definitely earned its 5 stars :)
I made this dish "as is" except I left off the salt and added extra cilantro. (I love that stuff!) Yummy! The hubby and the kiddos (ages 7 and 5) liked it too. I served it with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and some of those little Southwest (Santa Fe) Style tortilla strips that you find in the crouton isle. It's a keeper!
Amazing!! I added more chili powder so it was the right amount of spice! My husband loved this dish and it was easy to make. I will definitely make this again!
Wow. Just WOW! Made this for dinner the other night, and it came out awsome. I tasted the broth when it had another hour left, and it was a but too spicey, so I had to add another can of chicken broth. I may just take it easy on the chili powder next time. Also, I added black beans, because they are awsome.
WOW!! I loved this soup!! I added a chopped jalepeno to it and it was just the perfect amount of heat. The next time I cook this I'm thinking of pouring it onto some cornbread to see how that goes!
My family and I really like this recipe. it is definitely going into the rotation. Solid recipe
This soup is so tasty! Amazing easy dish. I did not change a thing to the recipe. I cant wait to make it again.
DELICIOUS!!! My chicken breasts fell apart! My husband made some white rice and placed this over the top and he thought it was even better. I'm not a rice fan so I didn't try it. Will definately be making this more often!
