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Easy Chicken Taco Soup

Easy Chicken Taco Soup

A quick and flavorful chicken taco soup recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is packed with protein and vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 pound Ground chicken
  • 1 15 ounce can Diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 15 ounce can Black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 ounce can Corn drained
  • 1 10 ounce can Diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel) undrained
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
  • for serving Tortilla chips
  • optional Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
  • optional Chopped cilantro for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the flavors have melded.
  7. Serve the soup hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream or Greek yogurt (if desired), and chopped cilantro (if desired).

Notes

For a thicker soup, simmer for a longer time or mash some of the beans against the side of the pot. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.