Description
This Easy Chicken Taco Soup is a flavorful, comforting dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With tender chicken, creamy broth, and plenty of spice, it’s a satisfying option for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (10 oz) cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies (with juices)
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 oz) can corn, drained
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened, I used Philly)
- 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken, shredded
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
-
Sauté the Onion:
Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened. -
Add Soup Ingredients:
Pour in the chicken broth, Ro-tel diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, corn, red bell pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine. -
Simmer the Soup:
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. While the soup is simmering, prepare any desired toppings. -
Melt in the Cream Cheese:
Cut the softened cream cheese into smaller pieces and add it to the soup. Stir frequently until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the soup. -
Add the Chicken:
Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through. -
Season and Serve:
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, and tortilla strips.
Notes
- For easy melting, make sure the cream cheese is very soft before adding it to the soup. You can microwave it in 20-30 second intervals to ensure it’s soft enough.
- If you prefer a lower sodium version, use low-sodium chicken broth.
- If you’re not using Ro-tel, you can use regular diced tomatoes but add a can of diced green chilies (4 oz) for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg