Quick Prep Slow Cooker
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Homemade Tortilla Strips
Ingredients
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ (12-oz) pkg frozen Southwest vegetable blend, thawed
- ½ (10-oz) can diced mild tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 (14.5-oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ (10-oz) can red enchilada sauce
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ avocado, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Place first 6 ingredients in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Stir together broth and enchilada sauce; pour into slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours or until chicken is done. Remove chicken, and chop; return to slow cooker.
- Top soup with Homemade Tortilla Strips recipe, cheese, and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 3 corn tortillas
- 1½ tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Stack tortillas; cut stack into ½-inch strips. Place strips in a large bowl. Toss with oil, cumin, and salt until coated.
- Spread tortilla strips in a single layer on a large greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned, tossing after 5 minutes.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
354
|
76
|
430
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 31 | 1 | 32 |
| Carb (g) | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| Fiber (g) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 658 | 102 | 760 |
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