51 Delicious Sides to Serve with Chicken Tortilla Soup

You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering what to serve with your chicken tortilla soup.

In this post, I offer 51 of the most popular chicken tortilla soup side dishes.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

Corn muffins, quesadillas, Mexican quinoa salad, and avocado fries go well with chicken tortilla soup. Try cucumber jicama slaw or pineapple mango salsa for a healthier alternative. Taquitos, chiles relleno, polenta fries, and fish tacos are some more fun and flavorful options.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Breads and dippers

You can’t offer soup without also providing something on the side to dip into the soup; it’s a must-have complement.

Bread is a traditional dipper, but try something different like vegetable fries.

Honey corn muffins  

These honey corn muffins go well with your chicken tortilla soup.

They have a delicious crumb with the perfect amount of sweetness. And, of course, they’re stuffed with creamy corn, so who can say no?

Their sweetness complements the spice and fire of your soup.

They also keep nicely for five days, so you may prepare them ahead of time (though they wouldn’t survive more than a day in my home).

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Air fryer avocado fries

Avocado slices are often put on top of chicken tortilla soup.

However, if you want to add some crunch to your soup, try these air-fryer avocado fries.

Pain avocado slices are coated in panko bread crumbs for a deliciously crunchy exterior.

You can also serve these fries with your preferred dipping sauce (my personal fave is chipotle aioli!).

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Baked tortilla chips

Because you can flavor these tortilla chips with anything you like (I favor a typical Mexican spice combination), they are considerably better than store-bought tortilla chips.

They’re also healthier since they’re baked rather than fried.

Pssst Dont forget the guac to go with your chips.

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Polenta fries 

Chicken tortilla soup already has sweet corn kernels, but if you can’t get enough of the stuff, these polenta fries are for you.

The fries have a crunchy outside and a soft and creamy inside. You can also use the soup liquid as a nice dip.

For supper today, try these crispy baked polenta fries. You will not be sorry.

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Honey beer bread

You can’t have soup without bread (or, at least, I can’t!)

So having this honey beer bread with your chicken tortilla soup is a no-brainer.

The absence of yeast makes this beer bread more appealing.

There is no need to prove if there is no yeast. So the bread may be ready to serve in as little as one hour!

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Mains

A chicken tortilla is an excellent appetizer for a Mexican feast. Alternatively, you may serve servings of it with a variety of delectable Mexican appetizers.

The beauty of Mexican cuisine is how nicely everything complements one another!

Chicken fajita quesadillas

Serving chicken tortilla soup for dinner?

Make it a heartier supper by adding some fajita quesadillas.

The tortillas are filled with a delectable chicken fajita mixture and grilled until the exterior is crispy and the cheese is ooey.

This recipe is extremely excellent and simple to prepare; it will only take you 15 minutes from start to finish.

Psst, the skillet is the finest method to reheat leftovers.

Recipe FeaturedQuesadillas de chicken fajitasBack to the fundamentalsQuesadillas with quesoCreate another favorite.Quesadillas de chicken verde

Chiles relleno

Considering what to offer at your next Mexican feast?

How about this chiles relleno?

If youre a spicy food fan, youll love this dish.

It consists of roasted poblano chiles stuffed with your choice of cheese (I like Oaxaca) and fried in an egg batter.

Want to give it a try?

Tastes Better from Scratch is a terrific, simple recipe that eliminates the stress of frying.

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Fish tacos 

Make these fish tacos to accompany your chicken tortilla soup for a surf-and-turf supper.

Fish tacos are often lighter than meat tacos, so they go well with the soup.

They’re also a low-effort meal. The only cooking you’ll do is bake the fish and warm the tortillas.

The rest is about toppings and assembly.

Allow your guests to build these baked fish tacos themselves to make it more enjoyable (and even less labor!).

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Spicy bean and cheese taquitos

Make these taquitos to serve with chicken tortilla soup at your next Mexican gathering.

They’re very crispy, with an irresistible spicy, cheesy bean filling.

Prepare a double batch since they will be gone before you realize it (trust me, I know!).

They’re also delicious with salsa and guacamole on the side.

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Salads

You can never really go wrong with a side salad.

It will supplement your meal with vitamins and offer you with something extra.

Southwest chipotle salad

With this chipotle salad, you can add some zest to your chicken tortilla soup.

It contains a variety of colorful veggies that provide a crisp-tender taste to your soup.

They’re all tossed in an enticing smoky chipotle sauce and topped with tortilla chips for crunch.

And dont forget the queso fresco!

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Cucumber jicama slaw

With this no-fuss slaw, you can add a cold, refreshing bite to your chicken tortilla soup.

It’s a simple meal to make; just five ingredients and 15 minutes are required. The lime and cilantro dressing, though, gives it a delicious punch.

What if you can’t locate jicama? It may be substituted for green apples.

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Mexican quinoa salad

Do you want to boost the nutritional value of your chicken tortilla soup?

This Mexican quinoa salad is just what you’re looking for. It is high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

But it’s the chili lime dressing that elevates this salad.

Save this Mexican quinoa salad recipe for times you need a healthy yet tasty dinner.

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Toppers and fillers

Chicken tortilla soup is already a full dinner, but on days when you’re really hungry, add extras like rice or shrimp to make it even more satisfying.

You may also use a lighter and more refreshing topping, such as salsa or pickled vegetables.

Classic Spanish rice

Chicken tortilla soup may be a meal on its own, but if you want to make it heartier, serve it with this Spanish rice.

It’s a significant taste improvement over cooked white rice.

The secret to this dish? Toasting the rice!

It imparts a nutty, toasted fragrance to the rice, which is heightened further by the addition of warming spices such as cumin and cinnamon.

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Mango chile glazed shrimp

Add even more protein to your chicken tortilla soup with these glazed shrimp skewers.

The inherent sweetness of the shrimp is accentuated with a mango chile glaze, which gives the shrimp an appealing sweet and spicy bite.

If you want to be creative, try skewering some vegetables as well.

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Pineapple mango salsa

Soup and salsa? Hear me out.

If you’re anything like me, you’ll have an abundance of tortilla chips that need to be consumed.

This pineapple mango salsa is the ideal way to spice up your supper.

The zesty and acidic tastes of the lime juice, cilantro, and vinegar balance out the natural sweetness of the fruit.

Scoop the salsa with tortilla chips or use it to top your soup; the option is yours.

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Homemade egg noodles

Want to bulk up your chicken tortilla soup?These egg noodles are an excellent complement to any soup.

They’re easy to make, and the four items you’ll need are probably already in your cupboard.

You also do not need to rest the dough. Simply put the noodle forms in your soup after the dough has been cut into noodle shapes.

After five minutes, youve got a piping hot and hearty soup with fully cooked noodles.

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Steak fajita skewers

With these steak fajita skewers, you can beef up (sorry, beef up) your chicken tortilla soup.

They’re a quirky twist on conventional fajitas, with beef cubes seasoned with standard fajita seasonings and served with peppers, onions, and the customary accompaniments.

Keep an eye on these skewers as they cook fast on the grill.

Then, to tie everything together, I suggest following The Recipe Critics’ example and making an avocado chimichurri dip.

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The best side dishes for chicken tortilla soup

• Honey corn muffins
• Southwest chipotle salad
• Air fryer avocado fries
• Chicken fajita quesadillas
• Fish tacos
• Baked tortilla chips
• Polenta fries
• Honey beer bread
• Spicy bean and cheese taquitos
• Cucumber jicama slaw
• Classic Spanish rice
• Chiles relleno
• Mango chile glazed shrimp
• Pineapple mango salsa
• Homemade egg noodles
• Steak fajita skewers
• Mexican quinoa salad