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McAlister's Copycat Chicken Tortilla Soup

McAlister's Copycat Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

For more than 30 years, McAlister’s Deli has been making tasty sandwiches, salads, and soups that everyone loves. One of their top dishes is the hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup, filled with delicious flavors you can now make at home. This McAlister’s Copycat Chicken Tortilla Soup copycat recipe that I’ve recreated lets you enjoy the same tasty restaurant-style soup without leaving your kitchen.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: McAlister's Copycat Chicken Tortilla Soup
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Rebecca Novak

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • stirrer

Ingredients

For the soup

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 4 tsp Unsalted butter
  • 10 ounces Cream of chicken
  • 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes
  • 14 ounces of Cream corn
  • 4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp Cayenne powder
  • 2 cups Shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 carton of chicken broth or stock 30 ounces
  • 1 cup Half and half
  • Salt and pepper

For topping

  • 1 tbsp Pico de gallo
  • 2 tsp Shredded Monterey Jack
  • 2 tsp Sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Tortilla strips
  • 1 tbsp Sliced avocado

Instructions

  • Saute onion & garlic in butter
  • Add cream of chicken, tomatoes, corn, spices & simmer for 5 mins.
  • Stir in chicken, broth/stock & half-and-half (optional). Simmer for 10 mins.
  • Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Add toppings!

Video

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Add more vegetables such as bell peppers, corn, or carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • You can adjust the level of heat by adding or reducing the amount of chili powder and cayenne powder.
  • For a creamy soup, use half-and-half or cream instead of chicken broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal
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