Signing you in…

Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup prepared dish

This cheesy chicken tortilla soup is a comforting and flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, beans, and a blend of spices. Topped with cheese and crispy tortilla strips, it's perfect for a cozy dinner.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include bell pepper, chicken breast, onion, corn.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 500 g chicken breast (diced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 cups tortilla chips
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the drained black beans, corn, and taco seasoning, stirring to combine.
  7. Simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  9. Serve the soup hot, topped with tortilla chips and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

Related recipes by cuisine or ingredients