Description
This hearty and flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup is perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with tender chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes, it’s topped with delicious garnishes like avocado and sour cream!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can rotel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 (1.25 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- Avocado
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Cilantro
Instructions
Stovetop Method:
- Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the pot. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, diced green chilies, taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and flavors have combined.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with avocado, lime wedges, sour cream, tortilla strips, and cilantro.
Slow Cooker Method:
- Combine Ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cook: Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and flavors have combined.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with avocado, lime wedges, sour cream, tortilla strips, and cilantro.
Notes
- Add Tortillas: For a more traditional tortilla soup, crumble some tortilla chips into each bowl before serving.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Make it Hearty: Add cooked rice or quinoa to the soup for a more filling meal.
- Use Leftover Chicken: This recipe is great for using up leftover cooked chicken
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg