By Becky Hardin
Updated Aug 29, 2025
I love this Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup as it’s zesty, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients like fire-roasted tomatoes, tender chicken, black beans, and jalapeños. I can never resist a set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers loads of flavor with minimal effort.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup can work as an appetizer or main meal, just like this creamy chicken tortilla soup . I find they are both great for when I’m in the mood for comfort food that will soothe my soul and keep me feeling warm and comfy, especially on those cold fall and winter days.
Loaded with wholesome ingredients, this slow cooker version is my go-to recipe when I want to come home to a ready-to-eat meal. Slow-simmered in the crockpot all day, all I need to do is pull out a few of our favorite toppings, ladle the soup into bowls, and we are good to sit down to a hearty and delicious meal.
Tips for Beginners
- Use leftover chicken or rotisserie. This is a great way to use up leftover chicken, or you can save time and use a rotisserie chicken. Skip step 3 and add 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken to the crockpot about an hour before serving.
- Customize to your liking. You can add additional ingredients to this recipe, such as noodles or other types of beans, depending on what you like.
- Make it spicier. To increase the spice, add 2-3 teaspoons of chili powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a can of green chiles (do not drain) to the recipe in step 2.
- Using an Instant Pot? For an Instant Pot version, follow my recipe for instant pot chicken tortilla soup .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 onion chopped
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1 jalapeño pepper diced
- ▢ 1 tsp ground cumin
- ▢ 1 tsp chili powder
- ▢ 15 oz. crushed tomatoes 1 can
- ▢ 14.5 oz. Rotel fire roasted tomatoes 1 can
- ▢ 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ▢ 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 14.5 oz. black beans rinsed, 1 can, pink kidney or pinto beans also work
- ▢ 1 cup frozen corn
- ▢ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken thighs also work
- ▢ Tortilla strips, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream for serving
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Instructions
- Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick spray.
- Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, crushed tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes, chicken broth, and Worcestershire to the crockpot. Mix well. 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 jalapeño pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 15 oz. crushed tomatoes, 14.5 oz. Rotel fire roasted tomatoes, 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Stir in the black beans and corn. 14.5 oz. black beans, 1 cup frozen corn
- Nestle the chicken breasts into the mixture and put the lid on the crockpot. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. The chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165°F. In this soup, it will become really tender and begin to fall apart.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, shred it, and return it to the crockpot. Serve with desired garnishes. Tortilla strips, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Step by Step
Get the crockpot ready: Spray your crockpot insert with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare the soup: Toss in 1 onion, 1 jalapeño, 1 tsp chili powder, 2 cloves garlic, 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 can Rotel tomatoes, 4 cups chicken broth, and 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce into the crockpot, mixing well to combine.
Throw 1 can of black beans and 1 cup of corn into the mix and stir.
Place 2 chicken breasts in the center of the mixture, and then place the lid back on your crockpot.
Set the crockpot to high and cook for up to four hours or on low for up to six hours, giving the chicken time to cook through.
Remove the chicken, shred it, and then add it back to the slow cooker.
Serve: Serve and enjoy with your favorite garnishes.
How to Store
Once cool, transfer the soup to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or over the stove.
You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This soup is a meal in itself. I love it topped with crunchy homemade tortillas and creamy guacamole . If you’re feeding a crowd and want the soup to go further, add a side of refried beans and rice.
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Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 15 oz. crushed tomatoes 1 can
- 14.5 oz. Rotel fire roasted tomatoes 1 can
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 14.5 oz. black beans rinsed, 1 can, pink kidney or pinto beans also work
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken thighs also work
- Tortilla strips, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick spray.
- Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, crushed tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes, chicken broth, and Worcestershire to the crockpot. Mix well. 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 jalapeño pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 15 oz. crushed tomatoes, 14.5 oz. Rotel fire roasted tomatoes, 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Stir in the black beans and corn. 14.5 oz. black beans, 1 cup frozen corn
- Nestle the chicken breasts into the mixture and put the lid on the crockpot. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. The chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165°F. In this soup, it will become really tender and begin to fall apart.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, shred it, and return it to the crockpot. Serve with desired garnishes. Tortilla strips, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
