Mexican-Inspired Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crock Pot Chicken – Tortilla Dumplings 🍗🌮

Overview:

This Crock Pot Chicken with Tortilla Dumplings recipe is a lifesaver for busy individuals seeking a comforting and delicious meal with minimal effort. Perfect for working women (and men!), this dish offers ease, flavor, and a touch of home-cooked goodness. While the overnight crock pot cooking time isn’t included in the prep time, the end result is worth the wait!

• Total Time: 20 minutes (excluding overnight crock pot cooking)
• Servings: 1 batch

Ingredients:

• 1 broiler-fryer chicken
• 2 cups water
• 4 cans chicken broth
• 1 10-inch flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 to 1 cup flour (for dumplings)

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 4768.9
• Fat: 281.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 110.7g
• Cholesterol: 934mg
• Sodium: 9001mg
• Carbohydrates: 296.6g
  • Fiber: 17.6g
  • Sugar: 14.7g
• Protein: 245.1g

Instructions:

1. Preparation Before Bed:

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   • Place the broiler-fryer chicken in the crock pot.
   • Add 2 cups of water to the crock pot.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Set the crockpot to low heat.
   • Cover and let it cook overnight.

2. Overnight:

   • Sweet dreams! 😴

3. Morning Routine:

   • Transfer the crock bowl with the cooked chicken to the fridge.

4. During the Workday:

   • Head to your workplace and conquer the day!

5. After Work:

   • Retrieve the crock from the fridge.
   • Remove the skin and bones from the cooked chicken.
   • Set aside the chicken meat.

6. Preparing the Broth:

   • Pour the juices from the crock pot into a large pot.
   • Add the 4 cans of chicken broth (or bouillon broth).
   • Bring the mixture to a full boil over medium-high heat.

7. Adding Dumplings:

   • Cut the flour tortillas into your desired dumpling size.
   • Place them in a large bag along with 1/2 to 1 cup of flour.
   • Shake the bag until the tortilla pieces are coated with flour.
   • Drop the coated tortilla dumplings into the boiling broth, one or two at a time.
   • Push aside the dumplings already in the pot as you continue adding more.

8. Cooking the Dumplings:

   • Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low to prevent boiling over.
   • Allow the dumplings to cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are done to your satisfaction.

9. Final Touch:

   • Once the dumplings are cooked, add the reserved chicken meat to the pot.
   • Cook until the chicken is heated through.

10. Serve and Enjoy:

    • Ladle the hearty chicken and dumplings into bowls.
    • Garnish with your favorite herbs or a sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.
    • Serve hot and savor every comforting bite!

This Crock Pot Chicken with Tortilla Dumplings recipe is not only delicious but also a testament to the beauty of simplicity in cooking. Enjoy this wholesome meal that’s sure to warm your soul after a long day of work!