Whole30 Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup (Tortilla-Less)

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A creamy, spicy, and low-carb chicken soup with a hint of lime, perfect for a comforting Whole30 meal. This Mexican-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 375 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, chicken broth, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup green chiles
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 small red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the slow cooker, then add 1 small red onion (diced) and 2 minced garlic cloves.
2. Step 2: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 1 can diced tomatoes (no salt added), and 1/2 cup diced green chiles (drained).
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp salt over the top, then stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
7. Step 7: Cook uncovered on HIGH for 15 minutes until flavors meld and lime juice infuses.