Hearty Chicken Taco Soup
A cozy and comforting bowl of taco soup that is perfect for busy weeknights.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so special about coming home to the smell of a warm meal waiting in the slow cooker. This chicken taco soup is one of my go to recipes because it is simple to put together and always brings the family to the dinner table with a smile.
My secret for the best flavor is to make sure you use a good quality taco seasoning. You can serve this with all your favorite taco toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3 cups chicken broth
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- 2
Add the black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa on top of the chicken.
- 3
Sprinkle the taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder over the ingredients.
- 4
Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- 5
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- 6
Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- 7
Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir everything together, and serve warm.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can also freeze this soup for later, just be sure to let it cool completely before putting it into freezer safe bags.
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