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Chicken Tortilla Soup Quick Recipe

This vibrant Chicken Tortilla Soup tastes like it simmered all day, but comes together in just 30 minutes! Packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and juicy tomatoes, this recipe is a weeknight winner. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every spoonful! Rate and review this recipe – we'd love to hear your thoughts!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 284.6 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
Chicken Tortilla Soup Quick

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Ingredients for Chicken Tortilla Soup Quick

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How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup Quick

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the soup.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings (e.g., avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, cilantro, lime wedges) and accompanied by warm tortillas.
  7. Enjoy your delicious and quick Chicken Tortilla Soup!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

5g

Carbs

13g

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