Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter; 1 small yellow onion (diced); 1 jalapeno pepper (diced); 3 cloves garlic (diced); 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; 1 15 oz. can corn (drained); 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained); 1 15 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed); 5 cups chicken broth; 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups shredded chicken); 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 oz. packet taco seasoning (about 3 Tbsp.); 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/3 cup cream cheese (softened); Corn or Flour Tortillas (See notes)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is easy to make on the stove top or the Crock Pot. Make it with fresh, leftover, or rotisserie chicken. Cheddar and Cream Cheese add a hint of creamy indulgence!

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:06:33 GMT