Irresistible Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe You’ll Crave
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A rich and creamy chicken tortilla soup packed with flavor and topped with crispy tortilla strips.
- Author: Oliver
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- Tortilla strips for topping
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and shred.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, avocado, and tortilla strips.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a diced jalapeño.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg