Chicken Tortilla Soup

For a warm, quick, and fulfilling meal, this soup it the way to go...here is what you'll need....

1 Package boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken breast tenders (cubed)
1/2 Yellow onion (chopped)
2 cloves of chopped garlic
1 8oz can of Chicken Broth
1 8oz can of Stewed tomatoes
1 8 oz can of Rotel tomatoes
4 tablespoons of butter
1 package of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Chopped cilantro leaves
Salt
Pepper
Lime juice and zest
1 bag of tortilla chips (any brand)


Directions:

Chop (cube) chicken breast tenders, add salt and pepper to taste.  Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, brown cubed chicken breast tenders and remove from the heat.  In a medium sized pot, melt other 2 tablespoons of butter, add onion and saute until translucent.  Add chopped garlic, Rotel tomatoes (drain water), chicken broth, and stewed tomatoes, salt, and pepper.  Allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes, then add cooked chicken pieces.  Allow to simmer for 10 more minutes. Remove from heat. 

When plating, spoon soup into a bowl, then add some shredded cheddar cheese on top, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, and lime juice & zest to taste.

Enjoy!

Love what you eat and eat what you love,
Shea