Description
This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is rich, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, corn, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, and warm spices. Finished with melty cheddar and soft cream cheese, it’s the perfect cozy meal for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 cups chicken broth
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 2 cups shredded chicken
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1–2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 oz packet taco seasoning (about 3 tbsp)
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
For Topping:
Corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and jalapeño; sauté for 5–6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add all remaining ingredients except the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and toppings. Start with 2 tbsp taco seasoning and adjust later to taste.
Bring to a gentle simmer, partially covered. Avoid boiling rapidly to keep the chicken tender and juicy.
After 20–25 minutes, remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
Reduce heat to low. Gradually sprinkle in cheddar cheese and stir in softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Add topping ingredients before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
To make it spicier, keep the jalapeño seeds or add extra hot sauce.
Rotisserie chicken works great for quick prep.
For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered for a few minutes or add a little extra cheddar.
Tortilla chips or freshly fried strips add the perfect crunch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg