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
- 1In a large soup pot, combine the shredded chicken, chicken stock, the tomatoes and their juices, the enchilada sauce, and the corn. Place the pot over high heat and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 3Serve the soup in bowls topped with lime juice, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and chips if desired.
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.
