Slow-Cooker Chicken Verde Tortilla Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Slow-Cooker Chicken Verde Tortilla Soup
310 min.
6
272kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your taste buds with this delightful Slow-Cooker Chicken Verde Tortilla Soup! Perfect for any meal of the day, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is a comforting blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. Imagine tender, juicy chicken thighs simmering in a rich chicken broth, infused with the zesty kick of salsa verde and the earthy warmth of cumin and oregano. Each spoonful is a fiesta of taste, featuring hearty chickpeas, sweet corn, and vibrant tomatoes, all brought together by the satisfying crunch of corn tortillas.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows you to set it and forget it, making it an ideal choice for busy weekdays or cozy weekends. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, and let the magic happen as the flavors meld together over several hours. The result is a soul-warming soup that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends, or for enjoying as a solo indulgence.

Whether you’re looking for a nourishing lunch, a hearty dinner, or a main dish that will impress your guests, this Chicken Verde Tortilla Soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor, and get ready to savor every delicious bite!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz garbanzo beans rinsed drained canned
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth 
  • 4.5 oz chilis green chopped canned
  • 1.5 cups corn whole frozen thawed
  • 6-inch corn tortillas cut into 1-inch pieces ()
  • leaves cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.8 cup salsa verde 
  • 1.3 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless
  •  tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes and cilantro.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 7 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (180F). Stir to break up chicken thighs. Stir in tomatoes before serving.
  3. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories272kcal
Protein36.65%
Fat23.75%
Carbs39.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.31
Glycemic Load
5.83
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.530869297359%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.28mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
3.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:272.29kcal
13.61%
Fat:7.17g
11.03%
Saturated Fat:1.32g
8.22%
Carbohydrates:26.91g
8.97%
Net Carbohydrates:21.66g
7.88%
Sugar:4.15g
4.61%
Cholesterol:92.52mg
30.84%
Sodium:1147.57mg
49.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.9g
49.79%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.39%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.85%
Selenium:24.29µg
34.71%
Vitamin B3:6.6mg
32.98%
Phosphorus:313.86mg
31.39%
Fiber:5.24g
20.98%
Vitamin C:15.86mg
19.23%
Potassium:638.33mg
18.24%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.37%
Zinc:2.44mg
16.25%
Magnesium:64.84mg
16.21%
Iron:2.75mg
15.26%
Vitamin B5:1.45mg
14.47%
Folate:54.29µg
13.57%
Vitamin A:671.96IU
13.44%
Copper:0.25mg
12.45%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.08%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.54%
Vitamin K:8.77µg
8.36%
Calcium:73.68mg
7.37%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.07%