Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Taco Soup is a hearty, flavor-packed crockpot recipe loaded with tender chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and all your favorite taco toppings.
Servings: 8 servings
Cost: $11.75
Equipment
Ingredients
Soup
- 1.25 pounds chicken thighs (~3 thighs)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 16-ounce can chili beans undrained, see note 1
- 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15.25-ounce can southwestern corn or plain corn, undrained
- 1 4-ounce can mild diced green chiles undrained, fire-roasted if possible
- 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth
Pick Soup Toppings:
- Tortilla chips for topping/dipping
- Freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese for topping
- Sour cream and/or diced avocado, for topping
- Cilantro and/or lime juice, optional, see note 2
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add chicken thighs, garlic, chili beans, black beans, corn, green chiles, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle in all seasonings, including salt & pepper (start with 1/2 teaspoon each). Stir well.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or low for 3 to 5-1/2 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, then return it to the soup. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add fresh lime juice and cilantro if using.
- Ladle soup into bowls and load up with toppings: Cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and plenty of crushed tortilla chips.
Video
Notes
Note 1: Chili beans are canned beans in a spiced tomato sauce that add instant flavor and richness to this soup.
Note 2: I like to add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze (without toppings) for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg