Ingredients for - Healthier Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

1. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 pound
2. Whole peeled tomatoes, mashed 1 (15 ounce) can
3. Enchilada sauce 1 (10 ounce) can
4. Onion, chopped 1 medium
5. Banana peppers, chopped 2
6. Garlic, minced 2 cloves
7. Water 2 cups
8. Reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 (14.25 ounce) can
9. Cumin 1 teaspoon
10. Chili powder 1 teaspoon
11. Salt 1 teaspoon
12. Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon
13. Bay leaf 1
14. Frozen corn 1 (10 ounce) package
15. Chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon
16. Corn tortillas 7
17. Vegetable cooking spray 7

How to cook deliciously - Healthier Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 . Stage

Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, banana peppers, and garlic into slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, ground pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

2 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.

4 . Stage

Bake in preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.