Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿฒ

Ingredients ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿฒ
โ€“ 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs ๐Ÿ”
โ€“ 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed ๐Ÿฅซ
โ€“ 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained ๐Ÿฅซ
โ€“ 1 cup diced bell peppers ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1 onion, chopped ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 3 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 4 cups chicken broth ๐Ÿ’ง
โ€“ 1 packet (about 1 oz) taco seasoning ๐ŸŒฎ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon ground cumin ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon paprika ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ Salt and pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1/4 cup fresh lime juice ๐Ÿ‹
โ€“ Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, crushed tortilla chips ๐Ÿง€๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฅ‘

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
1. Add Ingredients to Crock-Pot: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth. Sprinkle the taco seasoning, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper over the top. ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅซ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿง…๐Ÿง„๐Ÿ’ง

2. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ

3. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir to combine. ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿ—

4. Add Lime Juice: Stir in the fresh lime juice. ๐Ÿ‹

5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy your flavorful and hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup! ๐Ÿ˜‹

Perfect for a comforting meal with a touch of spice!