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Chicken Taco Soup

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This hearty and flavorful Chicken Taco Soup is a quick and easy dinner option made with shredded chicken, beans, corn, and a bold taco seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights, this soup is customizable with your favorite taco toppings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 20 ounces diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained (Rotel)
  • 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 15.25 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15.25 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 12 ounces frozen corn
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, Pepper Jack, etc.)
  • Pico de gallo
  • Minced red onions or shallots
  • Sliced avocado
  • Diced green onions
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chicken broth, pinto beans, black beans, frozen corn, minced garlic, and taco seasoning in a Dutch oven or large pot. Stir until well combined.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in the fresh lime juice, and mix well.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings such as cheese, avocado, sour cream, and more.

Notes

  • Storage: Let soup cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Portion into individual servings for easy reheating.
  • Reheating: Reheat on stovetop over medium heat, or in the microwave. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator first.
  • Add toppings just before serving for best flavor and texture.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 398
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg