Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.34 from 3 votes

This easy chicken tortilla soup is warm, hearty, and full of bold flavor—perfect for a quick, cozy weeknight meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 271kcal

Cook chicken breast, then allow to cool enough to cut/shred. You can do this on the stovetop or in the oven. If in the oven, preheat oven to 450°F. Add a little oil to a baking dish, then place the breasts in the dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake until done, ~15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads an internal temperature of 165°F. You will need to adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
2 large boneless chicken breast halves
In a large pot, add oil over medium heat. Then add the onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
Stir in the chile powder and oregano, then add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 14.5 ounce can of chicken broth, 1 cup water
After 5 minutes, stir in cooked chicken, drained canned corn, green chile, and chopped cilantro. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2 large boneless chicken breast halves, 14.5 ounce can whole corn kernels, ½ cup green chile, ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Ladle soup into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips/strips, cheese, sliced avocado, green onions, and a little extra cilantro.
½ cup tortilla chips/strips, 2 avocados, ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 2 tablespoons green onions

Tips and Tricks

Storage: Allow the soup to cool, then place it in an air-tight container for up to four days.
Freeze: This soup freezes great! To freeze: make the soup, let it cool, then place it (without the chips and garnishes) in a freezer-safe container. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer. When ready to eat, allow to thaw overnight, then reheat on the stove and top with the tortilla chips and all the other garnishes.