This delicious yet simple Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is made on the stovetop in less than thirty minutes using already-cooked rotisserie chicken. It is bursting with fresh flavors from corn, black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, green chiles, and a perfect spice blend.
My whole family really enjoys this soup, and I love it because it’s quick, easy, and wholesome. Although it is a hearty meal, sometimes I love serving this delectable soup with cornbread and Doritos Taco Salad.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
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- Chicken broth: Preferably, use low-sodium broth
- Taco seasoning: Use homemade or store-bought.
- Beans: Black, kidney, or pinto
- Fire-roasted tomatoes: If you can not find them, you can substitute regular diced tomatoes.
- Diced green chiles: You can substitute whole green chiles and dice them.
- Cooked chicken: Either diced or shredded. I like to use rotisserie chicken picked up from Costco, but any cooked chicken will work.
- Cilantro: Use chopped fresh cilantro or green onions
- Cheese: Garnish with shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese
How to make Chicken Taco Soup
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- Cook the onion in a little oil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and add the garlic, cooking for a minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chiles, and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken and simmer for a few minutes.
- Top with your favorite toppings such as lime wedges, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream.
Preparation Tips
- You can make this soup with lean ground beef or ground turkey.
- This soup is flavorful yet mild. If you like things with a little more heat, add a few pinches of cayenne pepper, a minced jalapeno, or chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (one of my favorites, as it adds a little smoky flavor). Or add some sweet red bell peppers.
- If you have the time, make your own homemade taco seasoning with chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Make It In A Slow Cooker
Cook the onion and garlic in a skillet as directed in Step 1. Then add the chicken broth, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chiles to a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Next, add the cooked chicken and cook on low for an additional 2 hours.
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Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 (7-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- salt and pepper to taste
- 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; cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
- Add chicken broth, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chiles; simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add the cooked chicken; simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days if your rotisserie chicken was fresh when you made the soup.
- This soup freezes well for up to four months in a freezer-safe container.
- It reheats well on the stovetop or in the microwave at reduced power.
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Samantha
I always start to look for soup recipes at this time of year, as do love homemade soup. This sounds really nice and a one to try
F.E.
It got cold here again all of a sudden and this soup was perfect for dinner. It’s definitely going into the rotation. My wife loved it. Thanks!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that she liked it! It is cold here too!!
MP
We tend to like things spicier, so I used the suggestions and added a minced jalapeno after the onion and 2 chilis in adobo sauce after the beans. This turned out great! Lots of flavor and a really good amount of food to liquid. We will definitely be making this again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, MP! So glad that you liked the soup!
Ashley Thompson
I could seriously eat this for every meal. That dollop of sour cream on top makes it even more decadent!
Ashley
One of my favorite soups and this recipe is no doubt a hit!
IceCreamnStickyFingers
I might be making this soup tomorrow evening. We are getting a cold front and soup is always perfect for cold weather. I like that this can be made quickly too.
Richelle Milar
Wow! That looks like a really amazing recipe to try! It looks really yummy and perfect!
Beth
I’ve heard of chicken taco soup, but never tried it. I’m looking forward to making (and eating) this next week!
Molly
This sounds like a delicious flavor soup. I have never made a taco soup before but I would love to try this!
Ave
We are huge fans of tacos but I have to say that I have never made taco soup. Your recipe looks delicious and it sounds really easy to make. Have to give it a try asap.
Lisa Charleston
WOW this looks so good! It gets so cold here in MI and I’m sure this soup would be a great hit in our home!