Pioneer Woman Chicken Tortilla Soup | Easy & Comforting Meal
This flavorful Pioneer Woman Chicken Tortilla Soup is prepared using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Rotel, black beans, corn tortillas, and a variety of spices. This savory Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is a dinner that takes about 55 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican American
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can Rotel (or diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2-3 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 cans Black beans, drained
- 2 tbsp Cornmeal
- Corn tortillas, cut into strips
- Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Red onion, finely diced
- Avocado, cut into chunks
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder to create your seasoning mix.
3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle them evenly with half of the spice mix.
4. Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until fully cooked.
5. While the chicken is baking, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
6. Sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the remaining spice mix and cook for another 2 minutes.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it and add it to the pot along with Rotel, chicken broth, tomato paste, and black beans.
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
10. Mix cornmeal with a little warm water and stir it into the soup to thicken.
11. Turn off the heat and let the soup rest for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
12. Stir in the corn tortilla strips and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, char the tortilla strips in a dry pan before adding.
This soup freezes well—just leave out the tortillas until reheating.
Adjust spice levels by using mild or hot Rotel and adding jalapeños if desired.