Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 15.5 oz black beans- drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes- juices included
  • 15.25 oz corn- drained
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 2 C mexican cheese
  • 4 C chicken broth
  • 6 corn tortillas or tortilla chips

Place frozen or thawed chicken breasts in bottom of slow cooker.  Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken.  Spread black beans, tomatoes, & corn over chicken.  Slowly pour in chicken broth.  Cook on high 3-4 hours.  Remove chicken from soup & shred with 2 forks.  Return chicken to soup & add shredded cheese & heavy cream.  Cook an additional 30-60 minutes; stirring occasionally until cheese is fully melted & combined & the soup is thickened slightly.  You can add the tortilla chips directly to the soup along with the shredded cheese & cream; cooking for the final 30-60 minutes.  Serve with sour cream, cheese, and more chips.