Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Ingredients:
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 can chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis, undrained
3 chicken breasts
taco seasoning (see below)
shredded cheddar cheese
tortilla chips
avocado (optional)

Taco Seasoning:
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in the crock pot, except the chicken breasted.  When mixture is combined, lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients.  Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
2. Remove chicken breasts from the soup and shred chicken.  When shredded, return the chicken tot he soup and cook for an additional 2 hours.  Serve with cheddar cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips.