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Mexican Chicken Tortilla Noodle Soup


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: serves 6

Description

Smoky, spicy, and full of flavor—this Mexican Chicken Tortilla Noodle Soup is a fiery twist on comfort food. A chipotle-infused broth sets the stage for tender chicken, noodles, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips. Finished with fresh lime and cilantro, every bowl delivers bold flavor and satisfying texture in perfect harmony.


Ingredients

Scale

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

12 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped

4 cups chicken broth

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1½ cups egg noodles or fideo pasta

Juice of 1 lime

Salt & pepper to taste

Toppings: avocado slices, tortilla strips, cilantro, lime wedges


Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about 3 minutes.

Stir in chipotle peppers and cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.

Stir in noodles and cook until tender, about 8–10 minutes.

Add shredded chicken and lime juice. Simmer 5 more minutes.

Season to taste. Serve topped with avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 310
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 22g