Description
Easy Chicken Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and nutritious ingredients in a warm bowl of comfort. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this quick recipe can be easily customized to suit various dietary preferences. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and gathering all items.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot, pour in half of the chicken broth to cover them slightly for moisture during cooking.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and add more broth if needed. Stir gently and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Stir well and let the soup simmer for another 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, then return it to the soup. Stir one last time before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 2 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg