Copycat McCallister's Deli Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Copycat McCallister's Deli Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil; 12 medium onion, minced; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 14 12 ounces crushed tomatoes; 28 ounces low sodium chicken broth; ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided; ¼ cup cornstarch; 4 ounces green chilies, chopped; 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 cups tortilla chips; 1 bunch green onion, sliced

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
12 medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 12 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces low sodium chicken broth
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
¼ cup cornstarch
4 ounces green chilies, chopped
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups tortilla chips
1 bunch green onion, sliced

1
Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a skillet large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer.
2
Add chicken, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is done, about 15 minutes.
3
Drain chicken; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
4
In a medium stockpot, heat oil over medium heat.
5
Add onion and garlic; saute until soft.
6
Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes and their liquid, chicken broth and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water.
7
Stir together cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water; stir into stockpot.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until broth is slightly thickened.
9
Stir in chiles, cheese, cilantro and cooked chicken.
10
Stir until cheese melts, then let simmer for 10 minutes.
11
Ladle soup into bowls; serve chips on the side (or crumble a few chips over each bowl of soup).
12
Garnish with chopped green onions.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, 12 medium onion, minced, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Copycat McCallister's Deli 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.

Copycat McCallister's Deli Chicken Tortilla Soup

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