Cheesy Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Cheesy Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded. (I cooked mine in chicken broth for about 1/2 hour. Drained it, shredded perfectly); 1 envelope fajita seasoning mix; 1/2 cup Chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 2 can (14.5 oz. each) chicken broth; 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 can Northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup Cubed process cheese(Velveeta); 1 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1 cup Half and half; 1 Chopped cilantro, tortilla strips, optional

Servings: persons

1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded. (I cooked mine in chicken broth for about 1/2 hour. Drained it, shredded perfectly)
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
1/2 cup Chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 can (14.5 oz. each) chicken broth
1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Cubed process cheese(Velveeta)
1 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup Half and half
1 Chopped cilantro, tortilla strips, optional

1
When the chicken is done cooking and you've shredded it, add fajita seasoning and set aside.
2
In large sauce pan saute onion and butter until tender.
3
Stir in flour until blended.
4
Gradually stir in broth, bring to a boil.
5
Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
6
Add tomatoes, beans, process cheese, and 1 cup Monterey jack; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
7
Stir in half and half and chicken; heat through.
8
Top with Monterey jack, cilantro, or tortilla strips if desired.

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded. (I cooked mine in chicken broth for about 1/2 hour. Drained it, shredded perfectly), 1 envelope fajita seasoning mix, 1/2 cup Chopped onion, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Cheesy 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 Tortilla Soup

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