PAMs Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

A slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe with chicken thighs, Southwest mixed vegetables, zesty tomatoes, spices and fresh lime juice.

Step: 1

Spray inside of 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken,

Step: 2

, undrained tomatoes, chili pepper, cumin and broth in slow cooker.

Step: 3

Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from slow cooker; pull into shreds with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in lime juice. Serve and top with tortilla strips, avocado and cilantro, if desired.

Per Serving: 269 calories; protein 22.2g; carbohydrates 15.9g; fat 12.5g; cholesterol 67.2mg; sodium 893.3mg.

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