This delicious yet simple Chicken Taco Soup is made in less than thirty minutes right on the stovetop using already cooked rotisserie chicken. It is bursting with fresh flavors from corn, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles. My whole family really enjoys this soup and I love it because it is a quick, easy and wholesome recipe. Although it is a hearty meal by itself if company is coming I love to serve this delectable soup with cornbread and Doritos Taco Salad.
Why this recipe works!
- This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes using a precooked rotisserie chicken. These delicious chickens are available at Costco, Sams, Walmart and almost any local grocery store.
- There is very limited chopping, dicing and mincing with this recipe so your hands on time is less than 10 minutes.
- The whole family will enjoy this soup. Set out small bowls of toppings like sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced black olives, fried tortilla strips, minced jalapeno, chopped tomato, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. This way everyone can customize their soup to suit their taste.
- With only wholesome ingredients this is a dinner that you can feel good about serving in less time than it takes to drive to a restaurant and pick up carryout.
How to make Chicken Taco Soup
Start by heating a little oil over medium heat in a dutch oven or heavy stockpot. Then add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Now reduce the heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously. Next add the chicken broth, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles and simmer for about 5 minutes. Then add the cooked chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls and top with your favorite toppings!
Recipe Notes and Helpful Tips
- Any cooked shredded or cubed chicken will work for this recipe.
- This soup is flavorful yet mild. If you like things with a little more heat simply add a few pinches of cayenne pepper, a minced jalapeno, or a chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (one of my favorites as it adds a little smoky flavor).
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days if your rotisserie chicken was fresh when you made the soup.
- This soup freezes well for up to four months.
- It reheats well on the stovetop or in the microwave at a reduced power.
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PrintChicken Taco Soup
This delectable quick and easy Chicken Taco Soup is bursting with fresh flavors from corn, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (15.25 ounce) corn drained
- 1 can (15.25 ounce) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (7 ounce) diced green chiles
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced
- Tortilla strips (optional)
- Sour cream (otional)
- Cilantro chopped (optional)
- Cheddar cheese shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a dutch oven or heavy stockpot. Add onion and cook until tender; about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add minced garlic; cooking for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
- Add chicken broth, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles; simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add the cooked chicken; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Any cooked shredded or cubed chicken will work for this recipe.
- This soup is flavorful yet mild. If you like things with a little more heat simply add a few pinches of cayenne pepper, a minced jalapeno, or a chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (one of my favorites as it adds a little smoky flavor).
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days if your rotisserie chicken was fresh when you made the soup.
- This soup freezes well for up to four months.
- It reheats well on the stovetop or in the microwave at a reduced power.
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Laura Reese
This soup is our new go to meal. The flavor and ease were awesome! Thanks.
★★★★★
Krystle
Turns out perfect every time. I like keeping some in the freezer too for busy nights.
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Betsy
So easy and delicious! I love how I’ve got most of the ingredients already in my pantry! I can also get most of these ingredients at Aldi, making this a delightful low cost meal as well!
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Kara
This was so tasty, and a nice change from my ground beef taco soup! My youngest daughter likes to use chips and scoop it out of the bowl like it’s dip. haha
★★★★★
Kevin
Saving this for next Taco Tuesday! I love trying new things on that day!
★★★★★
Catalina
This soup is so rich and flavorful! It’s exactly what I need right now!
★★★★★
Toni Dash
Such a really comforting meal!! This is perfect for dinner any night of the week.
★★★★★
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Chicken Taco Soup is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
★★★★★
Amanda
My kind of soup, this looks fantastic!
Matt Taylor
I love soup!! Especially taco style. This recipe is awesome, and super easy to make. Love it!
★★★★★
Lisalia
LOVE IT! It’s always handy to have some recipes to make from pantry staples. And this was perfect for our weeknight dinner. Thanks!
★★★★★
Katie
Looks so good! I can’t wait to try this one.
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Danielle Wolter
This was so easy to make and came out just delicious! Definitely going on the weekly menu 🙂
★★★★★
Dannii
Now this is my kind of comfort food. All my favourite flavours in a soup.
★★★★★
Nart at Cooking with Nart
I love tacos so this soup is definitely my cup of tea. Looks so good!
★★★★★
Janelle
Thank you for a lovely soup – my son has been asking for chicken soup and this worked out yum.
★★★★★
Vicky
YUM!! This soup looks amazing and the perfect comfort food.
★★★★★