Mexican Chicken Taco Soup with Baked Tortilla Chips

This zesty chicken soup corrals all the favorite flavors of tacos.

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Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
4

Ingredients 

SOUP
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (8 ounces) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 rib (stalk) celery, coarsely chopped (including green tops)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
TORTILLA CHIPS
4 (6- or 7-inch) flour tortillas, each cut into 6-inch wedges
GARNISH
4 sprigs fresh cilantro

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until it is lightly browned but not cooked through.

Stir in bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender.

Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice, beans, chilies, corn, cumin, pepper, and dried basil or oregano (if using). Increase heat to high; when mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and fresh cilantro (if using) during last minute or two.

To make tortilla chips, arrange tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Transfer to a plate to cool. (The chips will become crisper as they cool.)

Top serving with cilantro sprigs and tortilla chips.

Variations 

2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic may be substituted for minced fresh garlic.

Do not substitute dried coriander for fresh cilantro. 1 tablespoon minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano may be substituted for fresh cilantro if it is unavailable.

For more spirit, add minced fresh jalapeno peppers and a few drops of hot pepper sauce.

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product.

Possible Substitutions 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      4
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      428
    • Calories from Fat 
      20%
    • Total Fat 
      10g
    • Saturated Fat 
      2g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      61g
    • Protein 
      27g
    • Sugars 
      10g
    • Cholesterol 
      33mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      10g
    • Sodium 
      488mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      33%
    • Vitamin C 
      79%
    • Calcium 
      14%
    • Iron 
      27%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      3
    • Fat 
      1.5
    • Vegetable 
      1
    • Fruit 
      0.5
    • Very Lean Meat 
      2
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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