Chicken Taco Soup – a super easy and comforting soup loaded with chicken, corn, black beans and all the taco flavor you know and love!
We all know that I am all about anything that has to do with tacos and Tex-Mex and Mexican flavors. It can be Shrimp Tacos or Chicken Tacos or anything in between, I really just want all the Mexican Recipes I can get my hands on.
This Chicken Taco Soup is seriously loaded with flavor with just a handful of ingredients. It is loaded with chicken and black beans, so plenty of protein and it is hearty and filling. You an use rotisserie chicken to get it ready even faster!
Why This Recipe Works
- This soup is loaded with flavor with just a few ingredients!
- I love my ground beef Taco Soup, but this is version is made with chicken and we added cream cheese to give it more flavor and make it creamy!
- You can make it on the stovetop, the crockpot or even the Instant Pot!
- Take a little help from the store and you could have this ready in no time if you used rotisserie chicken!
What You’ll Need
- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Rotel Tomatoes
- Chicken Broth
- Frozen Corn
- Black Beans
- Cream Cheese
- Chicken Breasts
- Taco Seasoning
You can definitely use my Homemade Taco Seasoning in place of a store bought packet to control the sodium in this recipe.
How To Make Chicken Taco Soup
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- In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add in the onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until they are nice and soft. Add in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until you can start to smell it.
- Stir in the taco seasoning to coat the onions.
- Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and add your chicken breasts. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, add cubes of cream cheese to the soup and let them start to melt.
- Shred the chicken. Stir in the chicken, corn and black beans into the soup, and mix until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
Recipe Tips
- Need dinner on the table fast? Use rotisserie chicken! When you add the chicken broth and tomatoes, add everything else as well. Bring the soup to a simmer and once the cream cheese is melted you should be good to go!
- Get creative with the toppings! Your favorite cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, jalapeno, sour cream, cilantro…..you name it, it works.
- Make sure to cut your cream cheese into small cubes. While you shred the chicken the soup will warm and start to melt the cream cheese. The cubes will allow it to melt faster and more evenly.
- Don’t want to use cream cheese? No problem! You could use 1/2 cup of heavy cream instead to make it creamy. Or just skip it and have a more brothy soup.
It works great in the slow cooker. I like to saute the onions and garlic ahead of time, just because I want to be sure to have nice and soft onions. But that step is up to you. Just add all of the ingredients to the crockpot (arranging cubes or cream cheese over the top) and cook for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken and then stir it in until the cream cheese is melted.
Yes, you definitely can. It is very similar in concept to my Instant Pot White Chicken Chili, so you really follow those instructions. Saute the onion and garlic until soft, and then add everything in and cook for 17 minutes if using frozen chicken breasts or 15 if using thawed, then let it naturally release for 10 minutes. You can shred the chicken, and then stir it back in until the cream cheese is melted and creamy.
This soup freezes really well because it does not contain any noodles or rice that will soak up all the liquid. Just allow it to cool and then store in airtight containers for 3-4 months.
What Goes With Chicken Taco Soup
This is a hearty and comforting soup you really could enjoy on its own if you went crazy with the toppings. But to me, you always enjoy soup with bread!
- Best Cornbread
- Tossed Salad
- Extra Chips & Guacamole
Storage
This will last in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days. I like to reheat on the stove over medium heat. Sometimes the cream cheese will separate a little, and this gives it time to melt and incorporate back into the soup.
More Tasty and Comforting Soup Recipes
- Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Avgolemono Soup
- Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
- Instant Pot Pozole
- Beer Cheese Soup
- Clam Chowder
- Cabbage Roll Soup
Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Taco Soup - a super easy and comforting soup loaded with chicken, corn, black beans and all the taco flavor you know and love!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
Instructions
- In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add in the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are nice and soft. Add in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until you can start to smell it.
- Stir in the taco seasoning to coat the onions.
- Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and add your chicken breasts. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, add cubes of cream cheese to the soup and let them start to melt.
- Shred the chicken. Stir in the chicken, corn and black beans into the soup, and mix until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- Serve in bowls with your favorite taco toppings
Notes
See notes in blog post for cooking in the Instant Pot or Crockpot
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 395Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 102mgSodium 806mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 4gSugar 4gProtein 33g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Sandra
Sunday 19th of March 2023
This is so perfect any night of the week! So perfect and delicious!
Catalina
Saturday 18th of March 2023
All the flavors that I love in one delicious and nutrient soup! It's a must make recipe!
Beth
Friday 17th of March 2023
This sounds so good! I love the idea of using chicken in place of beef. It's almost like a chicken taco situation. I can't wait to make this!