Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 envelope (1 Oz.) Chicken Fajita Seasoning Mix (or Taco Seasoning); 1-1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced; 1/2 cups Chopped Onion; 1/4 cups Butter; 1/3 cups Flour; 2-1/2 cups Chicken Broth; 1/3 cups Canned Diced Tomatoes; 1 cup Velveeta; 8 ounces, weight Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 1/3 cups Salsa (any Variety); 1 cup Heavy Cream; Fritos (topping)

Servings: persons

1 envelope (1 Oz.) Chicken Fajita Seasoning Mix (or Taco Seasoning)
1-1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced
1/2 cups Chopped Onion
1/4 cups Butter
1/3 cups Flour
2-1/2 cups Chicken Broth
1/3 cups Canned Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Velveeta
8 ounces, weight Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/3 cups Salsa (any Variety)
1 cup Heavy Cream
Fritos (topping)

1
Prepare seasoning mix according to package directions. In a skillet, add seasoning and diced chicken. Cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Drain, and set aside.
2
In large saucepan (or pot), saute onion in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in flour until blended, then gradually stir in the broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for two minutes longer, or until thickened slightly. Add tomatoes, Velveeta, Jack cheese and salsa. Cook on medium-low until cheese is melted.
3
Stir in heavy cream and add the chicken back in. Heat through but do not boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Garnish with Fritos (you can also use guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheddar). Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 envelope (1 Oz.) Chicken Fajita Seasoning Mix (or Taco Seasoning), 1-1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced, 1/2 cups Chopped Onion, 1/4 cups Butter, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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