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Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

A spicy tomato broth with chicken, black beans and corn, topped with crispy tortilla strips and avocado.

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Spicy Chicken Tortilla SoupSpicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

$3.51 a serving · 30 min

  • Under 30 min
  • One pan
  • Makes leftovers
  • Dairy-free
  • Nut-free
  • High protein
  • PCOS-friendly
  • Heart-healthy
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Thyroid-friendly
  • Mexican-inspired
  • Comfort food
  • Chicken

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $14.02 if you cook for four.

Calories
490 kcal
Protein
40g
Carbs
54g
Fat
13g

Ingredients

For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

  • Onions½ medium
  • Avocados¼

Meat & seafood

  • Chicken breast120 g

Bakery

  • Flour tortillas½

Pantry

  • Canned diced tomatoes½ can
  • Black beans (can)¼ can
  • Corn (can)¼ can
  • Bouillon cubes1 cube

Spices

  • Ground cumin⅓ tsp

How to cook it

  1. 1

    Cut the tortilla into strips and toast them in a dry saucepan until crisp, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the chopped onion in a splash of water in the same pan for 5 minutes, then stir in the cumin.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, crumbled stock cube, 2 cups water and the whole chicken breast and simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Shred the chicken, return it with the drained beans and sweet corn and simmer for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Top with the tortilla strips and diced avocado.

People also ask

What to serve with Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup?
Teriyaki Chicken Quinoa Bowl, Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl, or Chicken Burrito Bowl. Those sit in the same style as Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup and keep the grocery list from exploding.
Can you meal prep Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup?
Yes. Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. chicken and the sides reheat without falling apart.
How long does Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup last in the fridge?
3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
Is Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup dairy-free?
Yes. Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup is dairy free.
Is Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup high protein?
Yes. 40g of protein a serving from chicken.

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