Chicken Taco Soup
A hearty and flavorful Chicken Taco Soup made with nutritious ingredients like chicken, beans, and spices, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast Use boneless and skinless for convenience.
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth Homemade broth enhances flavor.
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to your preference.
- to taste Chopped cilantro for garnish Fresh cilantro enhances flavor.
- optional Sour cream and shredded cheese for serving Adds creaminess and richness.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables until they soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breast, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and taco seasoning into the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken breast from the pot, shred it, and return it back to the soup.
- Stir everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and optional toppings like sour cream and cheese.
Notes
Allow the soup to sit for a while to deepen flavors. Perfect for batch cooking and freezing for later meals.