“Clean Chicken Tortilla Soup…”

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb uncooked chicken breasts
• 1 15-oz can whole, flavored, stewed tomatoes
• 1 can corn
• 2 can chickpeas
• 10 oz sa

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• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 oz jarred jalapeño, reserve 1/2 cup of liquid
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 14 1/2-oz can chicken broth
• 1 package low-sodium taco or chili seasoning
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 4 tbsp chopped avocado
• Whole-grain tortilla chips

Instructions:

1. Line a crock pot with chicken breasts.
2. Place all other ingredients (except tortilla chips) on top of chicken and stir gently to combine. Cook on low for at least 8 hours.
3. An hour before serving, remove chicken breasts and shred with forks.
4. Return shredded chicken to pot and let cook for remaining hour.
5. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.