Hearty Chicken Taco Soup: Quick & Easy Flavor

A hearty and flavorful Chicken Taco Soup, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe is easy to make and packed with delicious ingredients.

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in rinsed black beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies, and diced green chilies.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Return the browned chicken to the pot.
Bring the soup back to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and flavors have melded. For a shredded chicken taco soup, you can shred the chicken before returning it to the pot or use pre-shredded chicken. This easy chicken taco soup recipe is best when allowed to simmer.
Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings. This homemade chicken taco soup is a crowd-pleaser.

For a spicier chicken taco soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the onions.
If you prefer a creamy chicken taco soup, stir in a few tablespoons of heavy cream or half-and-half at the end of cooking.
This quick chicken taco soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
This chicken taco soup with shredded chicken is also delicious made in a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
For a healthy chicken taco soup, use low-sodium broth and rinse beans and corn thoroughly.