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Chicken and Tortilla Soup Recipe

Shruthi
This quick soup uses six cans of ingredients to create a warm, flavorful, and hearty chicken tortilla soup. It’s simple, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired, tex-mex
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz) chicken breast, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
  • Optional toppings: tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, combine chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth.
  • Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla chips, cheese, and desired garnishes.

Notes

  • Use fresh shredded chicken instead of canned for extra flavour.
  • Rinse beans to reduce sodium.
  • Add jalapeños for more spice.
  • Use low-sodium broth if preferred.
  • Soup tastes even better the next day as flavours meld.
Keyword easy tortilla soup, pantry meal, quick Mexican soup, Six can chicken tortilla soup, Tex-Mex chicken soup