Print

The Ultimate Comfort Food: Your New Favorite Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

The Ultimate Comfort Food: Your New Favorite Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Print Recipe

This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting, flavorful soup perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s easy to make on the stove or in a Crock Pot, and works beautifully with fresh, leftover, or rotisserie chicken. Cheddar and cream cheese give it a rich, creamy texture, while corn, beans, and tomatoes add heartiness. Serve with tortilla strips or warm tortillas for the ultimate meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup:

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, diced

  • 1 tbsp 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

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1–2 tsp hot sauce

  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning (about 3 tbsp)

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened

For Topping:

  • Corn or flour tortillas (for serving)

Instructions

1. Sauté the Aromatics

  • Heat butter over medium heat in a large pot.

  • Add diced onions and jalapeño; sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft.

  • Add garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.

2. Add the Soup Base

  • Stir in tomato paste, corn, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, chicken, cayenne, cumin, hot sauce, and taco seasoning (start with 2 tbsp, add more to taste later).

  • Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, partially covered. Avoid rapid boiling to keep the chicken tender.

3. Cook and Shred the Chicken

  • Simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.

  • Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the soup.

4. Add Cheese and Cream

  • Reduce heat to low. Gradually add shredded cheddar and softened cream cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.

  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

5. Serve

  • Garnish with tortilla strips or serve with warm tortillas on the side.

Notes

  • Make it spicier: Add extra jalapeños, cayenne, or hot sauce.

  • Use leftover chicken: Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.

  • Creamy texture: Stir in cream cheese gradually to prevent clumping.

  • Crispy topping: Bake tortilla strips in the oven with a little oil and salt for crunch.

Find it online: https://tastyquickly.com/the-ultimate-comfort-food-your-new-favorite-creamy-chicken-tortilla-soup/