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Bowl of easy chicken taco soup garnished with cheese and cilantro

Easy Chicken Taco Soup

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A comforting and versatile chicken taco soup that's quick to prepare and budget-friendly, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces Consider using shredded rotisserie chicken for quicker prep time.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 medium 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 (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
  • Tortilla strips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until the pieces are no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. Using the same pot, toss in the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until they become tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. Stir in the chicken broth.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer for 20–25 minutes, so the flavors meld together and the chicken becomes tender.
  3. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
  1. Dish it up and top with your choice of optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, and crunchy tortilla strips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4g

Notes

This soup stores beautifully! Transfer any uneaten soup into airtight containers and store in the fridge for about 3–4 days or freeze portions for up to three months. Reheat on stovetop until warmed through.
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