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The Ultimate Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

chicken taco soup in bowl with toppings
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This comforting and flavorful chicken taco soup is quick and easy to prepare. Bursting with the zesty essence of tacos and loaded with tender chicken, beans, and vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Saute them for about 3-4 minutes until they become tender and fragrant.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pot with the sauteed vegetables. Add the black beans, pinto beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning mix.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, and give everything a good stir.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to your liking. Ladle the Chicken Taco Soup into bowls and top each serving with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Can be customized for spice preference by adjusting taco seasoning amount.
  • Great way to use up leftover chicken – add rotisserie chicken in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Perfect for meal prep and can be made in slow cooker or Instant Pot.

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