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It doesn’t get any easier than this 8 Can Chicken Tortilla Soup! Dinner is ready in minutes! Just open, dump, heat, and enjoy bold, delicious flavor in no time!

Pot of 8 can chicken tortilla soup with a wooden ladle.

8 Cans, Endless Reasons to Love It

  • Great Meal Prep! This soup keeps so well and tastes even better the next day! Itโ€™s great for meal prep, make a big batch, and enjoy it all week long.
  • Perfect for Busy Nights: Quick enough for a last-minute meal but satisfying enough to feel homemade.
  • Customizable and Fun: Pile on your favorite toppings! Add crushed tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, or a squeeze of lime to make every bowl your own.

8 Can Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients

Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.
  • Canned Chicken: If you use precooked canned chicken breast, its a one pot meal. But you can make your own chicken or shred rotisserie chicken if you prefer.
  • Rotel: Pick your heat level by choosing mild, medium, or hot Rotel.
  • Red Enchilada Sauce: Swap with green enchilada sauce if you prefer!

How to Make 8 Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

If you forgot about dinner, donโ€™t worry, just grab the ingredients from your pantry, and letโ€™s get started! And, if you liked this, you have to try my 8 Can Chicken Taco Soup next!

  1. Combine: In a large pot, over medium heat, add the canned chicken breast, red enchilada sauce, Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, black beans, corn, and chicken broth
  2. Simmer: Stir in the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish 8 can chicken tortilla soup with tortilla strips and desired toppings!

Alyssa’s Pro Tip

Topping Ideas: Try diced avocado, a squeeze of lime, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro for the perfect final touch.

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8 Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

3 from 1 vote
A hearty, flavorful soup made from simple pantry staples. Just open eight cans, simmer, and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 (12.5-ounce) cans chicken breast drained
  • 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (10-ounce) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn drained
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 juiced lime
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • tortilla strips for serving

Instructions 

  • In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add 2 (12.5-ounce) cans chicken breast, 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce, 1 (10-ounce) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, and 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth.
  • Stir in 1 juiced lime, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with tortilla strips and desired toppings!

Notes

Storage & Reheating Instructions
  • In the Refrigerator:ย Once cooled, store your leftover soup in anย airtight containerย in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To Reheat: Reheat leftovers over the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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Bowl of 8 can chicken tortilla soup.

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Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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  1. 3 stars
    It was good just a bit too spicy. I would try it again with 1 t chili powder. Iโ€™d also like to try it with rotisserie chicken instead of the canned chicken