Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
• 15 oz. can sweet whole corn kernels, drained
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 serrano pepper, deseeded, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1 tsp ground pepper, divided
• Optional Toppings:
• Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• Tortilla Strips

Directions:

1. Add ingredients through chili powder to slow cooker, plus 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp black pepper.  
2. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
3. Prior to serving, remove chicken breast to shred.  Use two forks by hand or stand mixer with a paddle attachment.  Season with remaining salt and pepper.  Return back to slow cooker and combine.
4. Serve with optional toppings and enjoy!