Description
This easy chicken taco soup recipe is flavorful and hearty, perfect for a quick dinner. It’s a delicious way to enjoy chicken taco flavors in a comforting soup. You can customize it with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Add the rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings for this delicious chicken taco soup.
Notes
- For a spicier chicken taco soup, use a can of hot Rotel or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you prefer a creamy chicken taco soup, stir in a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese at the end.
- This recipe is easily adaptable for a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
- Leftovers of this chicken taco soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg