Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

A bowl of creamy taco chicken soup garnished with avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, and diced red onions on a white plate. A spoon is resting in the bowl, with tortilla chips on the side.

5 from 2 votes

Yield: 6 servings

Made quickly and easily in just one-pot, this creamy Chicken Taco Soup recipe is comforting, hearty, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
4 cups chicken broth
2 (10 oz) cans Rotel, (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
12 oz bag frozen corn
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend

Optional Toppings

crushed tortilla chips, or tortilla strips
avocado, diced or sliced
sour cream
cilantro
shredded cheese
lime wedges

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large heavy bottomed pot, like a Dutch oven, over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
Stir in the broth, add the chicken, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily. Use two forks to shred the chicken. We find it easiest to remove the chicken from the pot to shred it.
Add the rotel, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, to allow the flavors to develop. If you aren't ready to serve the soup just yet, lower the heat to as low as it will go and cover with a lid. Remember to stir the soup occasionally!
When you're ready to serve, stir in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted. Serve warm with all your favorite toppings piled on top!

Notes

Store: Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. The flavors get even better with time!
Reheat: Warm leftovers on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally. You can also reheat it in the microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between. If it has thickened too much, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen it up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 521kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 138mg, Sodium: 1022mg, Potassium: 1306mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 687IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 231mg, Iron: 4mg