Description
Irresistible Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting delight that warms both heart and soul. This flavorful soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich broth, all topped with crispy tortilla strips. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, it’s a dish that promises to bring everyone together. Your kitchen will fill with an enticing aroma that beckons family and friends to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell peppers and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil before reducing to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks; return it to the soup along with lime juice.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with tortilla strips and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg