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Better than the original! Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup is a creamy chicken tortilla soup recipe with two kinds of beans, corn, and a kick of heat from green chiles. Top it off with tortilla strips, and this homemade chicken tortilla soup will make you want to lick the bowl clean!
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- What goes good with Chicken Tortilla Soup?
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
This creamy chicken tortilla soup is the absolute best. I promise you will want to make it all of the time. The best part about homemade chicken tortilla soup like Chick-fil-A? It will only take you about 30 minutes to make it.
Seriously! An amazing, easy chicken tortilla soup recipe in under an hour? It doesn’t get any better than that!
I made this tonight! It was great!!! I made two pots…one with chicken. And the other pot without chicken for my vegans. Everyone loved it!! It’s a keeper!
Linda on Instagram
Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup Recipe Ingredients
- olive oil
- yellow, medium onion, finely chopped
- garlic, minced or (garlic paste)
- cumin
- dried oregano
- sea salt
- cannellini beans
- black beans
- diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Rotel)
- cream-style corn
- whole kernel corn
- roasted or rotisserie chicken, bones removed, meat shredded
- Juice of lime
- Tortilla strips or tortilla chips (for topping)
See my shredded chicken recipe for how to make pulled chicken at home. 4 chicken breasts are enough to replace a rotisserie chicken in this recipe!
I’ve made it several times now, for my family and its an easy meal to prep and deliver to people who may need a little help at home! It’s definitely a requested favorite! Thank you!
Heather on Pinterest
Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped medium yellow onion to the pot and saute with minced garlic until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Stir in cumin, dried oregano, and sea salt.
- Add cannellini beans (do not drain!) to a blender and puree. Reserve the remaining can of cannellini beans to add to the soup later for whole beans.
- Stir the pureed beans into the pot with the onion and garlic. Add diced tomatoes with green chiles, cream-style corn, and a can of corn to the pot. Do not drain any of the cans.
- Add deboned and shredded chicken from one whole roasted or rotisserie chicken to the pot.
- Mix in the remaining cannellini beans and black beans. Do not drain the cans of their liquid. Stir to combine.
- Let the soup simmer over medium heat until fully heated through, about 20 to 30 minutes. Add the juice of 1 lime and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with tortilla strips to serve, and enjoy!
On winter nights at our house, it is always a toss-up between this soup and my chicken chili recipe! They are both so easy to prepare and so delicious!
Easy Dinner Ideas
Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup Tips
- Do not drain any of the cans of their liquid in this recipe. If you drain the liquid, your creamy chicken tortilla soup will not have the right consistency.
- If you feel the soup is too thick, use low-sodium chicken broth to lighten it up.
- I love using leftover turkey during the holidays to make this recipe.
- If you want to spice things up, add a teaspoon of chili powder or taco seasoning.
“One of the best soups I’ve ever made! My husband and I love this recipe! Definitely a wonderful soup for a cold winter’s night! Thank you”
Jennifer on Pinterest
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
To make this soup in the slow cooker, use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs added at the start of the cooking time or add your already-cooked chicken about 30 minutes before the soup is finished.
Add all your soup ingredients as directed to the crockpot, then cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or until the chicken shreds easily.
What goes good with Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- Sliced avocado
- Tortilla strips, tortilla chips, or Fritos chips
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapenos
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
Storing Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Let the soup cool down to room temperature.
- Put the soup in airtight containers or resealable bags.
- Store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months if you want to keep it longer. This soup freezes really well.
Reheating Tortilla Soup
- For refrigerated soup, heat it on the stove or in the microwave.
- On the stove, warm it in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- In the microwave, use a microwave-safe container, heat in 1-minute increments, and stir until it’s hot.
- If the soup is frozen, thaw it in the fridge first, then reheat as mentioned above.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
- Add fresh garnishes like cilantro, avocado, cheese, or tortilla strips for extra flavor.
Chick-fil-A Recipes
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets
- Chick-fil-A Lemon Kale Caesar Salad
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup
- Chick-fil-A Sauce
See more of my Soups for Freezing, like my Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, and give this dish a try with my Hot Toddy!
Loved it! ❤️ Didn’t understand how I’d get soup without water/broth/cream/etc, but it worked like magic and it was amazing!
Kristin on Pinterest
Recipe
Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced (or 2 Tbsp. garlic paste)
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 3 15 oz. cans cannellini beans reserve 1 can
- 2 10 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles such as Rotel
- 1 15 oz. can cream-style corn
- 1 15 oz. can whole kernel corn
- 1 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 whole roasted or rotisserie chicken bones removed, meat shredded
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortilla strips or chips for topping
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion to the pot and sauté with 2 cloves minced garlic (or 2 Tbsp. garlic paste) until the onion softens and becomes translucent.1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in 2 tsp. cumin, 2 tsp. dried oregano, and 1 tsp. sea salt.2 tsp. cumin, 2 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. sea salt
- Add 2 cans cannellini beans to a blender and puree. Reserve the remaining 1 can cannellini beans to add to the soup later for whole beans. Do not drain beans before blending.3 15 oz. cans cannellini beans
- Stir the pureed beans into the pot. Add 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 can of cream-style corn, and 1 can of whole kernel corn to the pot. Do not drain any of the cans.2 10 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 15 oz. can cream-style corn, 1 15 oz. can whole kernel corn
- Add shredded chicken from one whole roasted or rotisserie chicken to the pot.1 whole roasted or rotisserie chicken
- Mix in the remaining 1 can of cannellini beans and 1 can of black beans, stir to combine.1 15 oz. can black beans
- Let the soup simmer over medium heat until fully heated through, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add juice of 1 lime and season to taste. Top with tortilla strips to serve.Juice of 1 lime, Tortilla strips or chips
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Notes
- Do not drain any of the cans of their liquid or the texture of your creamy chicken tortilla soup will not come out right!
- Top with sliced avocado, fresh lime, tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, and other toppings as desired. It’s delicious!
Charity says
I tried making this recipe last night and OH MY GOSH, it is soooo close to the original! I do recommend adding some extra lime, chili powder and possibly some sour cream to get the spice and texture a tad bit closer to the original kick. But overall I was SO impressed with this recipe and make this recipe and i promise you will absolutely love it!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Charity! We appreciate this comment so much and are SO glad you enjoyed the recipe! 💖
Gabriela B says
This was soooo delicious!!!! My dad had 3 bowls before I finished my first lol I made my own tortilla strips (tortillas brushed with veggie oil, comino, chili powder and salt). I can’t wait for the weather to get cold, I’ll be making this more often ❤️
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Gabriela! We’re so glad to hear you and your dad enjoyed it! We get the same way with this soup 🍲 and your homemade tortilla strips sound incredible!
Charlotte says
So I live for October to March for chicken tortilla soup from Chick Fil-a. So sad that they would not put it on the Menu as a regular item. Until I found this recipe this is the second week in a row I have made it and it is a HUGE success in my house. Thank you so much for sharing it! I love spicy so added some chili powder and red pepper to taste. Thank you, Thank you!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so, so much Charlotte! We’re so glad you enjoyed it! The addition of chili powder and red pepper sounds amazing!
Jennifer Ore says
I am very excited to try this! I am wondering though… if the consistency will be the same as the original? Judging from the pictures it looks a bit more ‘brothy’. I already make something very similar with leftover crockpot chicken fajitas (green and red bell peppers, onion, chicken and fajita seasoning cooked about 6 hours till chicken is falling apart tender) then use leftovers and add corn, black beans, rotel, chicken broth, and a block of cream cheese. It is so good and I think probably very close to this! I might try following this recipe to a t but then add the cream cheese. Will report back!!! 😉
Em Beitel says
We can’t wait to hear how it goes, Jennifer! We’ve gotten great feedback about the consistency of the soup and its similarity to Chick-fil-A’s. We’re super proud of this soup and can’t wait for you to try it! Thank you so much for your comment!
Barbara Phelps says
I made this soup today per the recipe. OMG I think it is better than Chik-fil-a. And so simple to make. My family even likes it. I am always on the lookout for something quick and easy that these picking eaters will like. Thanks for posting!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Barbara! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed it!
SKrause says
Soooo good! It’s better than Chic-fil-a in my opinion. That’s a big statement. thank you and it’s so easy to make.
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much! We’re so glad you enjoyed it! ♥
Shannon says
This soup is FANTASTIC and better than the original. I’m so glad I found this recipe! This will definitely be a staple in my kitchen moving forward.
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Shannon! We’re thrilled you like it! 😁
Robyn says
This recipe was delicious and had a nice thick & creamy base. I like tortilla soup to be a bit spicier so I added a diced jalapeno, chili powder, and some cayenne. It gave it the punch I was looking for. Leftovers heat up nicely as well! Great time save by using the rotisserie chicken!
Em Beitel says
Robyn, those additions sound delicious! We’re so glad you enjoyed it! This is one of our all-time favorites. Thank you for sharing with us!
Angie says
I have everything I need to make this except the Rotisserie chicken. Can I use Tyson Grilled & Ready chicken breast strips?
Em Beitel says
Hi Angie! Absolutely, that should work just fine. It won’t have quite the same texture or flavor as using rotisserie chicken, but that should work well and the soup will be delicious. Hope you enjoy!
Sam says
I just finished making this soup and not only was it super easy and fast, it is also so delicious! I’ve already eaten two bowls and printed this recipe out because it is hands-down a keeper!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Sam! We’re so glad you enjoy it so much! 💖