Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, (boneless and skinless)
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, (boneless and skinless)
  • 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes (approx. 4 cups), (diced)
  • 1/2 red onion, (diced)
  • 1/2 yellow onion, (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 jalapeño, (seeds and membrane removed, minced)
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (approx 1/2 lime), (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 1/2 cups corn ((can be fresh or frozen))
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, (chopped)
  • 6 corn tortillas, (sliced into strips, divided)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying the tortilla strips (optional))
  • 1/2 avocado, (sliced for topping)

Instruction

  • Lay the chicken into the bowl of a slow cooker.
  • Top with the diced tomatoes, red onion, yellow onion, garlic, chicken stock, jalapeño, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, basil, oregano, cayenne, lime juice, corn, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
  • Take 2 of the 6 corn tortillas (cut into strips) into the liquid in the slow cooker. This will thicken the broth and will dissolve as it cooks.
  • Cover, and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once chicken is tender and can easily be pulled apart, remove from the pot and shred using your fingers (if cool enough) or use two forks. Shred into bite-size pieces and then return to the pot, stirring to incorporate.
  • When ready to serve, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide pan. Slice the remaining 6 tortillas into thin, long strips.
  • In batches, lightly fry the tortilla strips in the oil until golden brown and crispy. Remove and lay on paper towel to drain. Lightly sprinkle with salt, if desired.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into a bowl. Top with the sliced avocado and fried tortilla strips. Squeeze a little more lime juice over top, if you'd like.