Best Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Soup With Baked Tortilla Strips Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP WITH BAKED TORTILLA STRIPS

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Assemble the ingredients in the slow cooker, and it does the work for you!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 yellow or blue corn tortillas (5 or 6 inch)

Steps:

Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix chicken, sweet potatoes, onion, tomatoes, broth, oregano and cumin in cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
Stir in corn and bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Cut each tortilla into strips; place in single layer on cookie sheets. Bake about 6 minutes or until crisp but not brown; cool.
Spoon soup into individual bowls. Top with tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

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Here's the perfect recipe for a busy week, because the slow cooker does most of the work for you! -Harold Tartar, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h10m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, optional
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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This tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. And it's healthy too! Don't let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is dump everything into the slow cooker and walk away. Garnish with grated Cheddar, avocados, and a splash of fresh lime juice.

Provided by Elena

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
7 corn tortillas
vegetable oil

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 893.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

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This dish needs just 15 minutes of prep, so you'll be out of the kitchen in no time. The delicious low-fat chicken gets even better with a garnish of reduced-fat sour cream and fresh cilantro. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 jar (8 ounces) chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice
Optional: Lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

In a 2- or 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken, salsa, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°., Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over rice. If desired, serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Freeze option: After shredding chicken, freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.