This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Make it with fresh, leftover, or rotisserie chicken. Cheddar and Cream Cheese add a hint of creamy indulgence! This chicken soup is always a crowd-pleaser and only takes 45 minutes to make!
To really bring out the flavors in this savory soup, prep your toppings ahead of time and feel free to go overboard—no one says you can only choose two toppings.
Easy Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Make it with fresh, leftover, or rotisserie chicken. Cheddar and Cream Cheese add a hint of creamy indulgence! This chicken soup is always a crowd-pleaser and only takes 45 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno 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, equal to 3 Tbsp.
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
For Topping:
- Corn or Flour Tortillas, See notes
Instructions
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