Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a rich broth, topped with crunchy tortilla chips for an explosion of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening in, this soup will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup tortilla chips (for topping)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop chicken and dice vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken pieces; cook until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers, diced tomatoes, spices, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve hot with crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, avocado slices, and lime juice on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg