Healthier Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

28 Reviews

Prep: 40 min
Cook: 3 hr
Ready In: 3 hr 40 min

“Some simple modifications can make this delicious soup even healthier! I reduce the sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and fresh chilies instead of canned. Also, using vegetable cooking spray instead of oil helps reduce the fat content. Adding some tasty fresh toppings helps my family get more vitamins. I also reduce fat by using boneless, skinless chicken breasts.” - by MakeItHealthy

Directions

Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, banana peppers, and garlic into slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, ground pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
208 cal
10%

Fat
6.8 g
10%

Carbs
23.7 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (28)

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Sarah Jo

Jul. 10, 2012

"I used one can diced tomatoes instead of whole peeled and I used more chicken broth in place of the water. Very quick to prepare. We topped this soup with a little shredded cheddar cheese, reduced fat..." See more sour cream and I served homemade fry bread with it to sop up the broth. I'd make this again but I'd add more spices."

Nichole Madison

Jun. 21, 2012

"Wonderful recipe! I was skeptic that the flavor would be ideal in a "healthier" version of this recipe, but it turned out wonderful! I used about 25% more chicken, half a can of diced jalapenos inst..." See moreead of banana peppers, a can of Bush's seasoned black beans and kept everything else the same. The chicken was added at the beginning raw, and turned out amazingly tender after cooking 7 hours."

adrie

Jun. 13, 2012

"I am so excited to be the first reviewer and to have such wonderful things to say about this recipe! First of all it was so easy to make and it was so filling as well. I have two small boys and they b..." See moreoth ate all of it! I did adjust a few things due to the fact that the kids are not big on spice incase it would be I only used one pepper. I also ended up cooking it on top of the stove top since I found out my crock pot was broken. Great it is a definite keeper:)"

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