Description
This Easy Chicken Taco Soup recipe is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish that is hearty and satisfying. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this one-pot soup is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into chunks or shredded)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
- Avocado
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken to the pot and brown lightly. Stir in taco seasoning.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.
- Adjust Seasoning: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, add desired toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a quicker version, use rotisserie chicken and reduce simmering time to 10 minutes.
- Leftovers freeze well for meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
