
5-Ingredient Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Chicken Tortilla Soup delivers 76g protein and 374 calories per serving — among the highest protein-per-serving options for soup-based meals. Ready in 20 minutes across 4 servings, it consolidates your liquid meal prep without sacrificing protein density. Built for lifters who need volume and protein in a single bowl.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(960g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(960g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned
- •Corn, Sweet, Canned, Drained
- •Sea Salt, To Taste
- •Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste
- •Lime Juice, Fresh
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Cheddar Cheese
- •Avocado
- •Corn chips
Instructions
- 1If the chicken breast is raw, cook it in a large soup pot over medium-high heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken to a cutting board, let cool for 2–3 minutes, then shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- 2In the same pot, combine the chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes with their juices, red enchilada sauce, and canned corn (drained).
- 3Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, about 5–7 minutes.
- 4Reduce heat to medium-low and add the shredded chicken back to the pot. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are completely tender and the flavors have melded.
- 5Stir in the fresh lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6Divide the soup evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
- 7To serve, reheat the soup in a saucepan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until steaming, or microwave in a bowl for 2–3 minutes.
- 8Top each bowl with sour cream, shredded cheddar, sliced avocado, and corn chips just before eating.
Nutrition — Per Serving
374
calories
76g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 2.4g
- Sodium
- 437 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
4 servings per batch · ~480g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does 5-Ingredient Chicken Tortilla Soup have?
Each serving delivers 76g of protein and only 374 calories, making this one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios available. Macro breakdown is 8g fat and 0g carbs per serving.
How long does 5-Ingredient Chicken Tortilla Soup take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-preps 4 servings at once, fitting easily into a weekly meal prep routine.
Is 5-Ingredient Chicken Tortilla Soup good for muscle gain?
At 76g protein and only 374 calories per serving with zero carbs, this recipe is exceptional for muscle gain phases where maximizing protein while keeping calories controlled is the priority. The macro profile supports lean gains and recovery without excess calories.
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