Best 10 Leftover Chicken Tortilla Soup Casserole Recipes

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If you have some leftover chicken tortilla soup that you don't know what to do with, you can easily transform it into a delicious and comforting casserole. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick and easy meal, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables or cheese that you have on hand. Simply combine the soup with some cooked chicken, corn, black beans, and cheese, and then bake it until it's bubbly and hot. You can also add some extra toppings, such as avocado, sour cream, or cilantro, to taste.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LEFTOVER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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I always find this recipe helpful when I am trying to use leftover chicken. It has a wonderful fresh flavor and good anytime.

Provided by cervantesbrandi

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 small white onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a soup pan on medium high. Add tomatoes, onion, jalapeños and garlic. Cook for 15 minutes or until tomatoes are nice and pulpy.
  • Add chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper and cook covered on medium low for 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook covered on medium low for an additional 5 minutes and serve.
  • I always garnish this soup with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, some diced avocado and some crunchy tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 818.5, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 22.9

LEFTOVER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP CASSEROLE



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With all the tortilla soup recipes here on 'Zaar, there must be SOME leftovers. So here's what you do with the leftover soup. No more LEFTOVERS--they're "planned overs." Use the soup as the base for this tasty Mexican casserole.

Provided by Debber

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 1 pan, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 -5 cups leftover tortilla soup
2 -3 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup salsa (optional)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Pour leftover soup into a large casserole pan.
  • Dump tortilla chips into the soup, mix well.
  • Add salsa to soup & chips if the soup isn't very soupy; mix well.
  • Slather sour cream over the top.
  • Sprinkle on the olives.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the olives.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and casserole is heated through.
  • OTHER OPTIONS: add some chopped green chilis, cumin, red peppers.
  • NOTE: My chicken tortilla soup has corn kernels in it -- if your recipe doesn't, try adding some; it really makes a difference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 399.6, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.4

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Wonderful - and easy, easy, EASY!

Provided by Erin Clifton

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked, boneless and skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons chicken stock
9 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 onion, shredded
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix soups, milk, salsa, and onion.
  • Put 3 to 4 tablespoons of chicken stock in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Add a layer of tortilla strips, and then a layer of chicken. Pour soup mixture over chicken and tortillas. Continue to layer in this order until dish is full. Top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1082.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chicken Tortilla Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Bailey

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut up
1 can diced green chilis
1 small onion, diced
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
8 flour tortillas
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Brown chicken, set aside.
  • Saute onions in butter until transparent.
  • Mix soup, milk and spices.
  • Starting with flour tortillas, layer ingredients (tortillas, soup mixture, chicken, onions, chilies, then cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese) in a round 2 qt size casserole dish -- I have tried it in a square pan and it does not come out as well.
  • Bake at 350 oven for 45 minutes.
  • Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.7, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 113.2, Sodium 1061.2, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 35.2

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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My roomate in college used to make this all the time. She got the recipe from her mom. My husband requests this all the time. It is so easy and delicious...leftovers are always better the next day...if there are any!

Provided by LuckyMe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (Cooked and cubed or shredded...whatever you prefer)
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can rotel (I use mild.)
10 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch squares
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into 1 inch chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease 13x9inch pan.
  • Fill bottom of pan with chicken.
  • Next layer- tortillas.
  • Then layer onions.
  • Mix soup and rotel together & pour mixture evenly over the top.
  • Then top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minute or until melted through.
  • (*hint*I usually add a few chunks of cheese throughout the layers. Just a personal preference, because we love cheese).

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Chilly weather chicken tortilla soup made with rotisserie chicken.

Provided by Suellen Maggard

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
½ cup salsa
5 (6 inch) corn tortillas
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken broth, chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa in a pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice tortillas into 1/4-inch strips and spread on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cilantro into soup. Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1398 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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My family really loves this recipe. It is a good home-cooked meal that has great flavor. We tried it at a friends house and thank goodness she let us have the recipe. We have it at least once a month.

Provided by ChristyEsp

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 42m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 whole chicken breasts
10 -12 corn tortillas
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 (5 3/4 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can enchilada sauce (mild or hot)
1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Boil chicken until completely cooked.
  • Let cool.
  • Cut into bite size pieces.
  • In large bowl combine onion, soups, evaporated milk, enchilada sauce and parsley.
  • Mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut tortillas into 3/4 in. strips
  • Spray bottom of 13 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray and place half of the tortillas in bottom.
  • Repeat this process one more time and cook in the microwave for 10-12 minutes until bubbly.
  • *Can also be cooked in oven-- top with alum.foil and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1307.4, Fat 79.2, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 322.6, Sodium 2443, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 98.4

CREAMY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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A restaurant in my town had the best creamy chicken tortilla soup, but they closed up and I have not been able to find a great tortilla soup since. I decided to create my own based on recipes that I had tried in the past. My husband couldn't get enough of it, so I knew it was a hit. Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded Cheddar, and avocado.

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 cup picante sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 bay leaf
1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
⅔ cup drained and rinsed canned corn
½ cup half-and-half
¼ cup tortilla strips

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, condensed soup, picante sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cilantro, pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Add chicken, corn, and half-and-half. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1454.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MEXICAN TORTILLA CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Great Mexican chicken casserole with comfort in every bite.

Provided by sbmclemore

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 frozen chicken breast halves, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ½ cups Mexican-style shredded four-cheese blend, divided
1 cup salsa, divided
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips (such as On The Border®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Coat chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Place in an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. Chop chicken into cubes. Leave oven on.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix onion mixture, cream of chicken soup, 1 cup cheese, 3/4 cup salsa, sour cream, and cumin together in a bowl. Mix in chicken and use some of the chicken drippings to moisten the mixture.
  • Layer chicken mixture and crushed tortilla chips until baking pan is full. Top with remaining cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Top with remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1301.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

LEFTOVER CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP



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Simple and easy to prepare. A cheesy and spicy chicken enchilada soup that is really comforting on a winter day.

Provided by bprimeau

Categories     Chicken Soup

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup (such as Campbell's®)
20 fluid ounces chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can hot enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon Southwest seasoning
½ pound shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
18 tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Combine condensed soup, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, and Southwest seasoning in a large pot over medium-high heat. Whisk for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  • Add chicken, 1 1/4 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, cooked rice, and corn. Mix until well combined. Reduce heat to low and cook until heated through and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and ladle into bowls. Top each bowl with remaining cheese and 3 tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 84.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 1489.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh vegetables to add flavor and texture to your casserole.
  • Be sure to drain and rinse the canned corn and black beans before adding them to the casserole. This will help to prevent the casserole from becoming too watery.
  • If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces before adding it to the casserole. This will help to ensure that the chicken is evenly distributed throughout the dish.
  • Add a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or salsa to the top of each serving of casserole. This will add a delicious finishing touch to the dish.

Conclusion:

Leftover chicken tortilla soup casserole is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a potluck. It can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a great option for busy families. So next time you have some leftover chicken, don't throw it away! Make this leftover chicken tortilla soup casserole instead. You won't be disappointed.

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