Description
Warm up with this Ultimate Chicken Tortilla Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, spicy green chiles, and zesty tomatoes. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, fresh avocado, and cilantro, this soup wraps you in comfort with every spoonful. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s a dish that promises both heartwarming flavors and cherished moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each). Remove from pot.
- 2. In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- 3. Add diced tomatoes (with juices), green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and stir to combine.
- 4. Return seared chicken to the pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 5. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the soup.
- 6. Serve hot topped with tortilla strips, avocado slices, cilantro, or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg