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by Mary October 13, 2022
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An easy slow cooker recipe, this Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Tortilla Soup is a creamy, homemade, dish made completely gluten-free. Featuring tender shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and a kick of heat from diced chiles and jalapenos. Top with my homemade tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, & sour cream for a delicious weeknight meal!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Chick Fil A Tortilla Soup is an absolutely delicious soup! There are, however, two issues: 1. It’s a seasonal item, so there are certain times of the year when they don’t serve it. 2. It’s not gluten-free!
This beloved soup needed a healthier version that could be made all year round! Turns out, mine tastes exactly the same as the real deal, and I couldn’t be happier! My copycat Chick Fil A chicken tortilla soup recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and absolutely delicious!
Top with shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, fresh lime juice, cilantro, and my homemade tortilla strips for the ultimate family-friendly meal!
Recipe Highlights
- Tastes just like Chick Fil A Chicken Tortilla Soup!
- Easy, slow cooker recipe with Instant Pot option.
- A delicious way to eat soup all year long!
- Gluten-free and Dairy-free.
- Endless toppings options!
Ingredient Notes
Chick Fil A Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Breasts: I used three chicken breasts for this recipe, and shredded them after they cooked. You can use more or less chicken depending on your preference.
Veggies: This recipe calls for canned corn, canned diced tomatoes, canned diced green chilies, diced onions, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno.
Enchilada Sauce: I used the Siete Foods brand. You can also substitute a 15 oz can of plain tomato sauce if preferred.
Black Beans: You can also use Navy beans (cannellini beans) if you want, but I prefer to just use black beans.
Seasonings: Garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, chili powder, and paprika.
Homemade Tortilla Strips
Corn Tortillas: I like the Siete brand for my tortillas.
Avocado Oil: You could also use olive oil, but I prefer avocado oil for the high smoke point.
Sea Salt: Salt your tortilla strips to taste. Omit this if you want less salt.
Recipe Step by Step
- Add all ingredients (except for the tortillas) into your slow cooker.
- Give it a good stir. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours.
- When the soup is done, remove the chicken and shred it using 2 forks, then return it to the pot.
- Stir and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Homemade Tortilla Strips
- Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with foil. Stack the tortillas and use a pizza cutter to cut them into vertical strips.
- Cut again once horizontally to cut those strips in half.
- Add the strips to the baking sheet and spread them out evenly. Spray generously with avocado oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes, checking often until they are beginning to brown and are crispy. Set aside.
Mary’s Tips & Tricks
Instant Pot: To make this in the Instant Pot, add the ingredients to the pot and stir. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it, then return it to the pot. Using this method will have your Chick Fil A tortilla soup ready in under 30 minutes!
Storage: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Store homemade tortilla strips and other toppings separately.
Chicken: If you’re in a rush and you don’t have time for the slow cooker to cook the chicken breasts, you can use cooked rotisserie chicken. This will significantly decrease the cooking time in the slow cooker to 1 hour on high. You could also skip the slow cooker and put all ingredients into a large pot and simmer over medium heat on the stovetop for about 20-30 minutes.
Stovetop: To make this soup in a pot on the stove, add all ingredients into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-45 minutes until the chicken is tender enough to shred. Shred it, then add back into the pot and stir.
Toppings: Serve the soup topped with crispy tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado or toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Dairy Free: This recipe does not include dairy, however, many of the suggested toppings do. You can use a dairy-free shredded cheese substitute to keep this recipe dairy free, as well as your favorite sour cream substitute.
Recipe FAQs
Is Chick Fil A tortilla soup gluten-free?
According to the Chick Fil A website, their chicken tortilla soup is NOT gluten-free or dairy free. However, this copycat recipe is gluten-free and dairy free!
Is Chick Fil A tortilla soup keto-friendly?
It is not keto friendly. While beans have a lot of protein, they also are carb heavy. For this reason, this copycat Chick Fil A chicken tortilla soup recipe is not keto.You can always omit the beans and corn and add in other veggies of choice!
Can I freeze this recipe?
Yes! Let the soup cool completely after cooking and store it in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 5 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat over the stovetop or in the microwave. Do not freeze the soup with homemade tortilla strips or toppings. Those are best when made fresh.
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Copycat Chick Fil A Tortilla Soup
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 4 hours hrs
Total Time: 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
This delicious, gluten-free, slow cooker Chick Fil A Tortilla Soup recipe features tender shredded chicken, black beans, veggies, & a subtly spicy sauce. Complete with homemade tortilla strips and endless topping options!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, I used 3 breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno, seeded & diced
- 4.5 oz can diced green chiles
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1.5 tsp salt, more to taste
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 15 oz jar red enchilada sauce, I used Siete Foods brand. You can also sub 15 oz plain tomato sauce if preferred.
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned corn, drained and rinsed
Homemade Tortilla Strips
- 6 Siete Foods almond flour tortillas , or tortillas of choice
- Avocado oil spray
- sea salt
Equipment
Instructions
Add all ingredients (except for the tortillas) into your slow cooker and give it a good stir. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours.
While the soup is cooking, make the homemade tortilla strips.
Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with foil. Stack the tortillas and use a pizza cutter to cut them into vertical strips, and then again once horizontally to cut those strips in half.
Add the strips to the baking sheet and spread them out evenly. Spray generously with avocado oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 7-10 minutes, checking often, until they are beginning to brown and are crispy. Set aside.
When the soup is done, remove the chicken and shred it using 2 forks, then return it to the pot. Stir and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve the soup topped with the crispy tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado or toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
Instant Pot: To make this in the Instant Pot, add the ingredients to the pot and stir. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it, then return it to the pot. Using this method will have your Chick Fil A tortilla soup ready in under 30 minutes!
Storage: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Store homemade tortilla strips and other toppings separately.
Chicken: If you’re in a rush and you don’t have time for the slow cooker to cook the chicken breasts, you can use cooked rotisserie chicken. This will significantly decrease the cooking time in the slow cooker to 1 hour on high. You could also skip the slow cooker and put all ingredients into a large pot and simmer over medium heat on the stovetop for about 20-30 minutes.
Stovetop: To make this soup in a pot on the stove, add all ingredients into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-45 minutes until the chicken is tender enough to shred. Shred it, then add it back into the pot and stir.
Toppings: Serve the soup topped with crispy tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado or toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Dairy Free: This recipe does not include dairy, however, many of the suggested toppings do. You can use a dairy-free shredded cheese substitute to keep this recipe dairy free, as well as your favorite sour cream substitute.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 238kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 1872mg, Potassium: 734mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 662IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 238
Author: Mary Smith
posted in: Chicken, Dinners, Instant Pot, Recipes, Soups 35 comments
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Kelly — Reply
This soup is so good and so easy! My teenager made it for us this weekend and looked like a chef! Thanks for empowering him to be successful in the kitchen. He just earned making dinner once a week. 😂
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Mary — Reply
Love this! Thanks Kelly!
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Liz — Reply
I make this about every other week! My husband and I absolutely love it. Super easy and so good.
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Morgan Huff — Reply
Love this!!! Great copycat recipe, great flavor, quick and easy! Another win for our family. Topped with cilantro, sour cream, and tortilla strips! Mmm
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Julia F — Reply
I make this soup weekly! Couldn’t be an easier weeknight meal to throw together
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Julia!
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Jamie — Reply
So easy and one of our favorite soups. So much flavor and even my little girls devour it!
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Jamie!!
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Maggie — Reply
Yum! Super easy and healthy. Thank you!
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Maggie!!
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Jenny Leasure — Reply
This soup was so easy and so delicious! It will definitely become a regular in our house. YUM!
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Jenny!!
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Kristen — Reply
This is so easy and so delicious!
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Kristen!
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Kelly — Reply
This is such a crowd pleaser! We love it! My kids enjoy making it before they go to school and having it ready when they get home. It’s easy to follow and so delicious! Thanks for helping get them involved in the whole process!
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Kelly!
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Emily — Reply
Once again, an easy & delicious recipe! You’ve done it again! Thank you for all of the recipes!
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Emily!
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Katie — Reply
So easy to make and the entire family loved it!!
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Mary — Reply
Awesome – thanks Katie!
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Christine S. — Reply
So easy to make and delicious. After working all day and running kids around to activities, it was so nice coming home to dinner ready to eat. I just had to shred up the chicken, pull out some tortilla chips and cheese and dinner was ready. I received compliments all around. I’m all for the slow cooker recipes during the school year. Thank you for another great recipe!
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Mary — Reply
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Christine!
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Cassandra — Reply
So good!!! Mary’s recipes are fantastic, and this one knocks it out of the park!
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Cassandra!
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Sarah — Reply
I just made this last night and it was seriously the easiest and most delicious meal ever!! Definitely keep an eye on those tortilla strips though…I didn’t and they came out extra well done..oops!
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Mary — Reply
Ahh yes they definitely crisp up quick! So glad you enjoyed it, Sarah!
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Kim — Reply
Wonderful flavor. The enchilada sauce put the taste over the top. Mary’s recipes never disappoint.
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Kim!!
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Suzanne M — Reply
So easy and tasty. Looking forward to the leftovers.
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Mary — Reply
Thanks Suzanne!
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Krissy — Reply
So good!! I added rice to help extend it for a couple days (and to make the kids happy). But this is def a do again! And it was a FULL crock. I LOVE a good crock pot meal in the fall!
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Mary — Reply
Yay! Thanks Krissy!
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Joan — Reply
I made this in my crockpot, easy and delicious! Will definitely be on repeat at my house this winter!
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Mary — Reply
So glad to hear it!
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