Tortilla Soup With Chicken Made Easy Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup With Chicken Made Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup chopped green bell pepper; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 ounces skinless chicken breasts; 3 ½ cups chicken broth; 16 ounces salsa (any heat type desired); 1 cup whole kernel corn; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips; ¾ cup of shredded cheese (optional); 2 chipotle chiles (optional); 6 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces skinless chicken breasts
3 ½ cups chicken broth
16 ounces salsa (any heat type desired)
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
¾ cup of shredded cheese (optional)
2 chipotle chiles (optional)
6 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

1
sprinkle ceyenne pepper on chicken breast and sautee in frying pan and set aside.
2
In a medium sauce pan melt butter over a medium heat.
3
Add bell pepper, onion and cumin and cook for 3 or 4 minutes or until tender.
4
Stir in broth, salsa and corn.
5
Shred and add chicken.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
reduce heat and simer 20 minutes.
8
Heat skillet to medium and add oil.
9
Add tortilla strips and cook until browned and crisp.
10
serve and top with tortilla strips, cheese and sour cream.

839

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup chopped green bell pepper, ½ cup chopped onion, ½ teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Soup With Chicken Made Easy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tortilla Soup With Chicken Made Easy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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