Description
Chicken Taco Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, black beans, and sweet corn in a rich, creamy Rotel tomato broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. Packed with bold flavors and a variety of textures, you can easily customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado slices, shredded cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips. This one-pot wonder requires minimal cleanup, ensuring you can enjoy more time with loved ones while savoring every warm bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies (with juices)
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn (drained)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes (with juices), black beans, corn, red bell pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Cut softened cream cheese into pieces and stir into the pot until melted.
- Incorporate shredded chicken; cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg