Ingredients
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1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
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1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
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1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
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1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups water
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1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
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7 corn tortillas
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![Ingredients to make slow cooker chicken tortilla soup]()
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Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker.
![A slow cooker with shredded chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, and garlic]()
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Pour in water and chicken broth; season with cumin, chili powder, salt, 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.
![A spoon stirring a slow cooker with chicken soup]()
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When the soup is almost finished, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil.
![A pastry brush brushing oil onto a tortilla]()
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Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
![A parchment lined-baking sheet with striped of oiled tortillas]()
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Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
![A parchment paper-lined baking sheet of crunchy tortilla strips]()
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Sprinkle tortilla strips over soup before serving.
![Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup, garnished with crunchy tortilla strips and cilantro]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 262 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 18g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 262 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 893mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium 63mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 472mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
