Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla (Recipe for Printing)

Chicken slow-cooked with beans, corn and spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips. Hearty and satisfying.

# What You Need:

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01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or thawed from frozen
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
06 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilis
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 3 cups chicken stock
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

→ Crispy Tortilla Strips

14 - 4 corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips
15 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil
16 - 1 pinch salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a 6-quart slow cooker, place the chicken, diced onion, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilis, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and chicken stock. Stir gently to blend all components.
02 - Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily, avoiding uncovering during cooking.
03 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Arrange tortilla strips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and add a pinch of salt, tossing to coat evenly.
04 - Bake tortilla strips for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool.
05 - When the soup has finished cooking, carefully uncover and remove the chicken to a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks or slice into pieces.
06 - Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add fresh lime juice. Stir well and taste, adjusting salt or lime juice to preference.
07 - Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each portion with the crispy tortilla strips. Add your choice of toppings such as guacamole, fresh cilantro, avocado, shredded Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, or sliced jalapenos, if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a speedier option, replace homemade tortilla strips with store-bought tortilla chips. Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

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