Description
This Easy Chicken Taco Soup is a flavorful, hearty, and comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and seasoned with taco spices, this Mexican-American inspired soup comes together quickly on the stovetop and is perfect topped with your favorite fixings like cheese, sour cream, and avocado. It’s gluten-free, freezes well, and offers a balanced combination of protein, fiber, and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftovers)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 3 cups chicken broth
Seasoning & Garnishes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and spices: Add the shredded chicken to the pot along with the taco seasoning, ground cumin, and chili powder. Stir well to evenly coat the chicken with the spices. Cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing the spices to toast and release their flavors.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Pour in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth. Stir all the ingredients together until combined. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 15–20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken slightly. Stir occasionally during this time.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with your preferred toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or crunchy tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken cuts down on prep time and adds extra flavor.
- This soup freezes well and can be stored for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- For additional heat, include a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper when adding spices.
