DAWN'S YUMMY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP (SLOW COOKER)

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My best friend, Dawn, is one of the best cooks I know. She keeps most of her recipes "secret" but now and then I beg her to give me one and she does. This is so good I just had to share with you (with her permission, of course!)

Provided by BamaKathy

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 (1 lb) bag frozen white shoepeg corn
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups salsa (I use mild)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained,and rinsed well
1 lb Velveeta cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Brown chicken lightly in butter.
  • Put chicken, onion, bell pepper, corn, salsa and crushed tomatoes into crockpot.
  • Add 1 cup water.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Rinse black beans WELL (very important) until water runs clear, then add to slow cooker.
  • Add Velvetta, cut into chunks so it will melt more quickly.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and chili powder for as much heat as you want.
  • Cook one more hour on high in slow cooker.
  • Serve with tortilla strips or alone.

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