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Chicken Taco Soup

This chicken taco soup is an entire fiesta in one bowl, with plenty of taco flavors, tender chicken, and hearty vegetables; perfect for taco night.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 299kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño diced, seeds removed
  • 2 whole chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 lime, cut in quarters
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, and jalapeños, and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion has softened.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the pot, followed by the rest of the ingredients. Stir.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
  • Remove chicken breasts from the pot, and with two forks, shred the chicken.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the soup and stir.
  • Serve hot in bowls garnished with crushed tortilla chips, cheese, a quarter of a lime, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • The great thing about this taco chicken soup recipe is that it's so easy to customize to your liking. So go ahead and experiment until you find your perfect soup.
  • This soup can also be made in a slow cooker. Simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for six hours or on high for three hours.
  • If you're a fan of spicy food, keep the jalapeño seeds rather than removing them.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1586mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 4mg