Description
This Easy Chicken Taco Soup is a quick, flavorful, and comforting dish perfect for busy days. Featuring tender chicken, beans, corn, and a mix of spices, it’s a meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Customizable with various toppings like cheese, sour cream, and avocado, it’s ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and stir well to coat.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve with desired toppings like cheese, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- For a vegetarian soup, double the beans or use meatless crumbles.
- This soup can be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot for added convenience.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months; store in airtight containers.
- Can be made dairy-free by omitting cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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