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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with Cream Cheese

This creamy chicken tortilla soup with cream cheese is a savory meal with rich flavors and a satisfying texture. It's as versatile as it is delicious and you can make the dish uniquely yours with all of the options. This one-pot wonder is an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 611 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles with juice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn drained
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 pkg (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese Substitute with a ¼ cup of heavy cream.
Toppings or Garnish
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 bag (3 oz) tortilla chips or corn chips
  • 1 avocado diced or sliced
  • 1 ½ cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • ⅓ cup Pico de Gallo drained or diced tomatoes
  • 1 lime cut into wedges or lime juice
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) green chilies or chopped jalapenos

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker, pour in the broth, add the tomatoes, beans, corn, red pepper and taco seasoning.
  2. Set on high for 2 hours or low for 4.
  3. Thirty minutes before serving, stir in the cream cheese, until melted.
  4. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Season as You Go. The best way to ensure your seasonings, like salt and pepper, are perfect for you is to taste as you go.
  • Rinse the Beans. Give them a quick rinse in a strainer to remove any residue.
  • Add Toppings. Garnish generously and top your soup with an assortment of garnishes to add flavor and color.
  • Use Fresh Spices: Ensure your spices are fresh, as they lose potency over time.
  • Room Temperature Cream Cheese: As well as cut it into small pieces so it will melt much easier and more quickly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 611kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 1245mg (52%) Potassium 1186mg (34%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2457IU (49%) Vitamin C 49mg (54%) Calcium 328mg (33%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 611

% Daily Value*

Calories 611kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1245mg 52%
Potassium 1186mg 25%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 2457IU 49%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 328mg 33%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.