Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of a comforting and hearty chicken taco soup, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the essence of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-pot meal. This delectable soup is an explosion of taste, featuring tender, succulent chicken swimming in a rich, flavorful broth brimming with an array of Mexican spices, vegetables, and beans. The medley of textures ranges from the velvety softness of the chicken to the crisp crunch of bell peppers and the tender embrace of corn. Each spoonful captivates the palate with a harmonious blend of savory, tangy, and subtly spicy notes, culminating in a symphony of flavors that dances on the tongue. As a bonus, this versatile recipe offers three enticing variations to cater to diverse tastes: a classic chicken taco soup, a slow cooker version for effortless preparation, and a tantalizing vegan adaptation for plant-based enthusiasts.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO SOUP
You can call this soup or chili, but either way it is wonderful! This recipe is also very adaptable to your personal taste. I recommend using Bill Echols' Taco Seasoning from this website. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if you like. I hope you enjoy!
Provided by RaisinKane aka Patti
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 7h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
- Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1596.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN TACO SOUP
Reminiscent of the very popular dish King Ranch Chicken in the form a soup. With all the same flavors and the convenience of throwing everything into a slow cooker, this will also quickly become a favorite. Top with fried corn tortilla strips, if desired.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Taco Soup Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add onions, bell pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, condensed soup, and chiles.
- Combine oil, taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the slow cooker and shred.
- Add Neufchatel cheese to the slow cooker and stir until melted. Return chicken to the slow cooker and cook until warmed through, 20 to 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 2172.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
CHICKEN TACO SOUP FOR TWO
This cozy soup will be ready in less than 15 minutes. You can make it even quicker by using rotisserie chicken.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Taco Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, and corn.
- Sprinkle remaining taco seasoning over chicken pieces and add to soup. Stir to combine, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, avocado slices, Oaxaca cheese, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1994.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CHICKEN TACO SOUP
I found this hearty recipe online several years ago and often make it instead of chili. Made mostly of canned ingredients, this soup lets the slow cooker do the work for you so you can go about your hectic schedule. This recipe is very adaptable to your personal taste. To add more kick simply omit the one can of diced tomatoes and add a second can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Provided by mcknelly1
Categories Mexican
Time 8h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and both cans of diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning and stir to blend ingredients.
- Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly just until covered by the other ingredients.
- Set slow cooker on low heat setting, cover and cook for 7-8 hours.
- Carefully remove chicken breasts from the soup and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Dice the chickn into bite size pieces and return to slow cooker. Stir soup to blend in the chicken.
- Serve topped with shredded cheese or sour cream.
HEALTHIER SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO SOUP
You can call this soup or chili, but either way it is wonderful! This recipe is also very adaptable to your personal taste. This healthier version includes more fresh veggies/herbs and uses seasoning mix from the Healthier Taco Seasoning I recipe on this website. Serve topped with a variety of reduced-fat options.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 7h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place onion, chili beans, black beans, chopped carrot, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beer in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by other ingredients. Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
- Remove chicken breasts from soup and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Shred chicken and stir back into soup. Continue cooking on Low for 2 hours. Serve with cilantro, Cheddar cheese, light sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1275 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TACO SOUP
Combine chicken, corn, black beans and seasonings in your slow cooker with chicken broth for an effortless-but-impressive meal. Baked tortilla strips offer an alternative to the traditional fried garnish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix corn, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles and onion. Stir in broth, chicken and taco seasoning. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours or Low heat setting 8 hours.
- While soup is cooking, heat oven to 425°F. Brush both sides of each tortilla with vegetable oil. Stack tortillas, and cut into 1/4-inch strips. Spread in single layer on large cookie sheet, and sprinkle with salt; bake 7 to 9 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning. Cool.
- When ready to serve, ladle soup into serving bowls, and garnish with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, cilantro and avocado, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
TACO CHICKEN SOUP
A zesty mexican style soup. It is a simple slow-cooker recipe that only takes a few minutes to put together. I got this recipe from a co-worker and then added a couple of touches of my own.
Provided by B-B-Q Man
Categories Clear Soup
Time 4h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In slow cooker, combine broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion.
- Stir in spices, then add chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours or High 4-6 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred or cut into bit size pieces, return to soup.
- Add hot sauce if you are using it, or just serve it on the side.
- To serve, ladle into soup bowls and your favorite taco toppings.
CHEESY CHICKEN TACO BREADSTICK DIPPERS WITH SOUP
These take the humble breadstick to a new level by stuffing it with cheese and spicy shredded chicken. These Mexican breadsticks are dipped into a delicious cheesy enchilada soup.
Provided by Corey Valley
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gather ingredients and heat oven to 350°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, mix chicken, chiles and 1 teaspoon of the taco seasoning mix.
- Unroll 1 can dough. Press into rectangle filling most of the space on cookie sheet. Spread chicken mixture evenly on dough. Top evenly with cheese.
- Unroll second can of dough. Place on top, pressing edges firmly to seal.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning mix. Using pizza cutter, cut into 1-inch "breadstick" strips.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from cookie sheet; cool 5 minutes before separating into breadsticks.
- Cook soup as directed on cans. Serve soup with breadsticks.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
LOW FAT CROCK POT CHICKEN TACO SOUP
A colorful delicious healthy meal that is so easy to make. This is a combination of several great recipes that I have tried. Freeze in 5 cup freezer containers for future easy meals for two. Warning: A large Crock Pot is needed.
Provided by Goodheart
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 6h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stir the envelope of taco seasoning mix with broth in a large 6 quart crock-pot.
- Remove fat from chicken breast and add to crock-pot.
- Cook on high about two hours and shred chicken using two forks.
- Add all other ingredients to crock-pot. Stir.
- Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
- Serve over whole grain brown rice (not parboiled).
CREAMY CHICKEN TACO SOUP
This is a creamy version of taco soup. Using cheap bone in chicken thighs and a crock pot make this a cheap and easy way to feed your family. I've put in the rice as optional. I always have pre-cooked rice in the freezer and it made a great addition, but this soup is also good on its own. The spice is on the mild side for my family. If you like hot, use hot taco seasoning or add hot sauce at the table. Add a salad and a nice piece of cornbread and dinner is served.
Provided by MsSally
Time 8h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove skin and visible fat from chicken thighs. Place in crock pot with broth, beer, celery and onion.
- Cook on high 2 hours or till chicken is done. Remove chicken from crock-pot and allow to cool. Remove bones from chicken thighs and chop meat to desired size. Add diced chicken back to broth in crock-pot. This step can be done ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Then in the morning, skim off fat collected on top and allow crock to sit for 30 mins at room temp before turning on and adding other ingredients.
- Add beans, tomatoes, and taco seasoning package. Return crock-pot to low for up to 8 hours or high for as little as two hours.
- 30 mins before serving add cream cheese to crock-pot and put on high. Stir well before serving, breaking up large pieces with back of spoon. If you are adding rice, do so now and allow to heat thru for a few minutes.
- Top with crushed chips and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 97.8, Sodium 675.8, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 3, Protein 30.5
TACO SOUP BEEF OR CHICKEN
Another awesome recipe inspired by my MIL. I tweaked her recipe a bit. Omit the meat and use veggie stock for a vegeterian/ vegan meal. Chicken with no toppings or chips 10 servings/ 5 points beef with no toppings or chips 10 servings/ 8 points
Provided by Melanie B
Categories Bean Soups
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. In a stock pot or large pan, brown ground beef and onion. Drain the fat.
- 2. Add corn, chili beans, green chilies, & chopped tomatoes (I don't drain any of these). Add the rinsed black beans & pinto beans, taco seasoning & water.
- 3. Add all the dry seasonings.
- 4. Let simmer for at least an hour. (This is better the longer it simmers or if made the night before.)
- 5. Serve over tortilla chips with cilantro, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and sour cream to garnish.
- 6. You can also make this with chicken. Boil 2 thighs & 2 drumsticks or two large breasts.
- 7. Let cool & remove the meat. Strain the fat out of the cooking water (which is now chicken stock) and add more water to make the 6 cups if needed.
- 8. If you like spicy, add more cumin or chili powder while the soup simmers. Freezes well
CHICKEN TACO SOUP
Make and share this Chicken Taco Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by utahmomtotwo
Categories Clear Soup
Time 30m
Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut chicken into small bite size pieces.
- Cook chicken and garlic in large saucepan until chicken browns.
- Add tomatoes, broth, green chilies, corn and chili powder.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Meanwhile preheat oven to 500.
- Cut tortilla into small bite size strips.
- Place strips on baking sheet and bake for 2-4 minutes or until strips brown.
- Check strips often to make sure they don't overcook.
- Set strips aside to cool.
- To serve soup: ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl of soup with 1/4 of the tortilla strips, 1/4 oz cheese, 1 T cilantro, 2 tbsp green onions and 1 tbsp sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 1310.7, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 11.6, Protein 28.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of chicken: You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken. Just be sure to shred it or cut it into small pieces before adding it to the soup.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables: This recipe is very versatile, so you can add or remove vegetables to your liking. Some good options include corn, black beans, bell peppers, and zucchini.
- Make it your own: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can easily customize it to your taste. For example, you can add more or less chili powder, cumin, or cayenne pepper. You can also top the soup with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, or shredded cheese.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a lean protein, so it can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Be sure to cook it just until it's cooked through, which will take about 10-12 minutes.
Conclusion:
This chicken taco soup is a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and customizable toppings, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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