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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A rich, velvety slow cooker soup made with shredded chicken, black beans, cream cheese, and smoky chipotle peppers. This easy, dump-and-go recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 (32-ounce) cartons low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 (8-ounce) block full-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade mix
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • Toppings: crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced avocado, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. If large, cut in half to fit in a single layer.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Pour chicken broth over the chicken. Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and minced chipotle peppers. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  5. Remove chicken from the pot and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Turn slow cooker to High. Add cubed cream cheese and stir frequently until completely melted and incorporated (about 10-15 minutes).
  7. Stir in fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or chili powder if desired.
  8. Serve immediately topped with crushed tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, and cheese.

Notes

[‘Add cream cheese only in the last 15 minutes of cooking to prevent separation.’, ‘Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture; light versions may become grainy.’, ‘Mashing some black beans against the side of the pot helps thicken the soup naturally.’, ‘Add lime juice at the end to keep the flavor bright.’, ‘Can be made in an Instant Pot: Sauté aromatics, cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes, quick release, then stir in cream cheese.’]

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