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My copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is even better than the original! It’s a creamy tortilla soup using two kinds of beans, corn, and green chiles, all topped off with tortilla strips. This is one homemade chicken tortilla soup recipe that will make you want to lick the bowl clean – the reviews speak for themselves!
Perfect soup. Hands down. My husband and I argue over the leftovers. Love this!
Pam
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Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup Recipe
I’m not exaggerating when I tell you this is better than the chicken tortilla soup Chick-fil-A makes! It’s just like the original recipe, but as a homemade tortilla soup, tastes even better. Just like my copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle!
Even better? It takes under an hour to make. Yup, under an hour! This is a quick, budget-friendly, and easy chicken tortilla soup recipe that will have you thinking twice about stopping at the drive thru!
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!
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Chick-fil-A Ingredients
- Olive Oil: You will need a little olive oil for sauteing the onions and garlic.
- Onion: Use a yellow sweet onion, medium in size. You can also use white onion. Avoid red onion, though!
- Garlic: You can mince your own garlic or use garlic paste.
- Seasoning: The seasoning in this soup is a blend of cumin, dried oregano, and sea salt.
- Beans: We’re using two types of beans for this dish, so you’ll need a can of cannellini beans and a can of black beans.
- Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles: Canned, such as Rotel brand. I often use the more budget-friendly store brand and it works great!
- Corn: We’re using creamed corn in addition to whole kernel corn for this dish, so you will need one can of both.
- Shredded Chicken: I make my own pulled chicken from scratch either by using 4 chicken breasts (a perfect amount for this soup) or by roasting a whole chicken, but you can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken. Let it cool enough to handle before you shred it.
- Lime Juice: Necessary to achieve that perfect flavor balance!
- Tortilla Strips: Or tortilla chips, for topping.
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”
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Slow Cooker Instructions
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.
Copycat 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
I am so excited for you to try this copycat chicken tortilla soup recipe from Chick-fil-A. It is seriously so delicious, and combined with my other copycat Chick-fil-A recipes, I bet you’ll start making all of your favorites at home – I know I do!
Loved it! ❤️ Didn’t understand how I’d get soup without water/broth/cream/etc, but it worked like magic and it was amazing!
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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!
Kay says
Help! I accidentally drained one of the cans of beans.. the soup is okay but I would like it to be a little more soupy and not so thick.. how can I fix this? Thank you!! It’s so yummy! I love this soup!
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Kay,
You can add a cup of chicken stock! Let me know how it turns out.
Jen says
What an awesome recipe! We LOVE the chick fil A version, but this is even better in my opinion. I use frozen southwest corn instead of whole canned corn, add chili powder & black pepper, and double the cumin. We use Tostitos scoops instead of strips and dice the avocado to make it a little more fun.
I wanted to mention that that the nutrition information cannot be accurate- 1G of protein? My estimate is 152 grams of protein in the whole pot (beans 18g per can x 4 + chicken 20g x 4 servings) Divided by 4 servings is at least 38G of protein per serving.. I eat a high protein diet and this is one of my favorite high protein low fat recipes. (CFA is 30+ G of protein for a bowl, so this makes sense to me). Can you please check this? I’d like to add this to MyFitness pal. Thank you!
Em Beitel says
Hi Jen! We are so glad you enjoy this recipe. Love using southwest corn! Thank you for pointing out the protein in the recipe card – we’re looking into why it calculated that way and appreciate your feedback (and estimate!).
Casey says
I had the same thought but about the carbs. Just 6 total for a serving can not possibly be accurate with the beans and bean purée. I have a child with Type 1 diabetes so carb counts are vital. ❤️
Em Beitel says
Hi there, Casey! You are totally correct and we apologize for the error. It would seem our nutrition calculator got stuck on the values of the cans and was not adding them properly. I have gone through and added the exact values, so the nutrition should be as accurate as possible now. Thanks to both you and Jen for expressing your concerns!
Dolores voss says
looking forward to making soup. chicken tortilla soup. Can I substitute cream corn for cream of corn soup. So that would be two cans of cream corn .
Em Beitel says
Hi Dolores! Yes, you can! Thank you for your question!
Erin Scharp says
Just made this- going back for a second bowl! Added chicken broth vs the juice from the corn or white beans. Added a touch of chili powder to get a kick. This one’s a keeper y’all! So good! Thank you
Em Beitel says
Those sound like delicious additions, Erin! Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Gina says
I found thus to be very salty! I added extra lime juice, cumin, oregano and black pepper to try to reduce the salt I would suggest to cut the salt in half.. otherwise very good!
Suzanne Meserve says
What an awesome recipe, talk about easy and simple pantry pulls. I had a leftover chicken breast that I used for my soup. Thanks!
Em Beitel says
That’s so awesome, Suzanne! Thank you so much for sharing and we’re glad you were able to make use of leftovers for it!
Linda says
This was amazing!! I always drain and rinse my beans so I was a little leary about not draining them but this is perfect!! Thanks so much for the recipe!!
Cristina Key says
Hey there! Love this recipe! It’s such a hit in my home! Do you think this is freezable?
Em Beitel says
Hi there Cristina! Definitely! I recommend freezing it in portions, though you can also freeze it all in one large freezer bag. Sealable freezer bags work best. Let it cool completely first, then portion it out and freeze in the bags, pushing out any excess air. When you’re ready to enjoy it, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then heat on the stove. We’re so glad you enjoy it!
Nina says
Great soup!!!
Easy to do and ready in an hour or less. I boiled 2 chicken quarters in bay leaf and salt x 25- 30 mins. Left to cool down while doing the sautéing of soup ingredients. Subbed 1 can of plain roasted diced tomatoes for 1 with green chili sine little 1 doesn’t like too spicy. Served soup with Cilantro , sour cream and Mexican cheese and grilled cheese toast. Yum!
Will put this in regular menu cycle!
Thank you!!!
Em Beitel says
That is awesome, Nina! We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Those substitutions sound great.
Victoria Brown says
Hi! How would I go about making this in the crock pot?
Em Beitel says
Hi Victoria! Thank you for your question! So for this soup, we add already-cooked chicken to the recipe in shreds. If you’re making it in the crockpot, I would recommend using uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (whichever you prefer). Add all your soup ingredients as directed to the crockpot, then cook on low heat for 5-6 hours until the chicken shreds easily. Shred the chicken with a fork. If you want to make it using already-cooked chicken, I recommend adding that towards the end of the cook time, about 30 minutes before the soup would otherwise be done. That way you don’t risk overcooking it. Enjoy!