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This easy Chicken Taco Soup recipe is loaded with juicy chicken, black beans, corn and taco seasoning. It’s fast and easy to make and ready in about 30 minutes. 

Chicken Taco Soup in a white bowl garnished with crushed tortilla chips and sliced jalapeño

 

I’m always trying new soup recipes. This taco soup is one of our favorite easy dinner recipes during the colder months. We also love this recipe for Lasagna Soup and this really easy one for Black Bean Soup. Be sure to check out another of our very favorites Easy White Chicken Chili.  

A ladle full of chicken taco soup with a pot of soup in the background

 

How to make easy Chicken Taco Soup: 

Ingredients: 

  • Shredded Chicken 
  • Onion 
  • Red Bell Pepper 
  • Black Beans
  • Whole Kernel Corn 
  • Petite Diced Tomatoes 
  • Tomato Sauce   
  • Chicken Broth
  • Olive Oil
  • Red Pepper Flakes (optional) 

Instructions: 

  1. Shred prepared chicken, dice the bell pepper, onion, and garlic then set it aside. 
  2. In a large pot, over medium high heat olive oil then add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for on minute or until fragrant, stir the garlic constantly to prevent burning. 
  3. Add the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and the red pepper flakes (if using) and the chicken broth to the pot. Allow broth and seasoning to simmer together for five minutes. 
  4. Stir in the corn and black beans then lower heat to low and allow soup to simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. collage image: photo 1 of 2 diced onion, diced red bell peppers, garlic cloves and chef's knife on cutting board photo 2 of 2 cooked chopped chicken in a clear glass container on cutting board

Substitutions and Variations: 

Tomatoes: Swap the large can of petite diced tomatoes for a smaller can of  petite diced tomatoes and a can of tomatoes and chilies. 

Beans, beans beans: You can use almost any type of bean in this soup. Instead of Black beans try kidney beans or pinto  beans. 

Proteins: No shredded chicken on hand? You can make this soup with ground chicken, ground turkey or even a pound of ground beef. 

Chicken Taco Soup in a white serving bowl with handles next to a ramekin of shredded cheese and ramekin of crushed tortilla

 

Serving Suggestions: 

Top this soup with all your favorite taco toppings. Ideas include: 

  • shredded cheese
  • crushed tortilla chips 
  • sour cream
  • cilantro 
  • avocodo 
  • sliced jalapeños 
  • scallions      

I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it! 

Storage:

Refrigerator: Keep this soup in a tightly sealed container for up for five days. 

Reheat: On the stovetop over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through. Or heat individual servings in the microwave for 45 seconds then stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds or until heated. 

Freezer: Cool the soup completely then transfer into a freezer safe container. Store in the freezer for up to three months.

Thaw: To thaw remove container from freezer and place in the fridge over night. Then reheat soup as stated above. 

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne

Looking for more soup recipes you’ll love?

Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup

Mexican Chicken and Corn Chowder 

French Onion Chicken Soup

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Chicken Taco Soup in a white serving bowl with handles
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Chicken Taco Soup

Packed full of chicken, vegetables and taco flavor this family loved soup can be ready in less than an hour from beginning to end. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Keyword chicken taco soup, easy chicken taco soup, Easy Soup, taco soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 218 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes canned, with juice
  • 8 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz whole kernel corn canned, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning or 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese or any other topping of your choice

Instructions

  1. Shred prepared chicken, dice the bell pepper, onion, and garlic then set it aside.
  2. In a large pot, over medium high heat olive oil then add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for on minute or until fragrant, stir the garlic constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and the red pepper flakes (if using) and the chicken broth to the pot. Allow broth and seasoning to simmer together for five minutes.
  4. Stir in the corn and black beans then lower heat to low and allow soup to simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Taco Soup
Amount Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 218 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 922mg40%
Potassium 754mg22%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1262IU25%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe was originally posted October of 2015. It’s been updated with better instructions and photographs. — Susanne
Chicken Taco Soup in a white bowl with spoon and toasted tortillas in front of a soup pot

 

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  4. Patti

    This soup looks so good, and I just happen to have some leftover roasted chicken in my refrigerator. Guess what I’m making? Thanks for sharing this delicious sounding recipe. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply

    • Susanne

      Leftover roasted chicken would be perfect for this recipe. Chicken is such a flexible ingredient. It can be used so many different ways I think that’s why I love to cook with so much.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply

    • Susanne

      I love to have soups, stews and chilis for dinner in the cooler months. Of course I’ve been known to make a pot of soup in July just because I was carving it. When you try this recipe come back and let me know if you liked it.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply

  6. Felecia

    5 stars
    Hi Susanne! The recipe sounds delicious! I’ve never had Taco Soup with chicken, but I imagine this would be just like the one with ground beef. Maybe even better! Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!

    Reply

    • Susanne

      The chicken in the soup is nice because it doesn’t compete with the other flavors. I’ve not made this recipe with beef but I bet it would be delicious.
      I might have to give it a try.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply

  7. CJ Huang

    Looks like one yummy yummy soup! I love the kinds of soups where you can just throw everything in the slow cooker without too much prep, and then all you have to do is come back to deliciousness. 🙂

    Reply

    • Susanne

      This Chicken Taco Soup is great. Plus it can be made quickly. It’s a great idea for all those busy nights this time of year.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply

  10. Aspen Jay

    Hi Susanne,

    Thanks for sharing this recipe with us at Talented Tuesday. I love, love, LOVE a quick and still delicious meal and it looks like your taco soup fits the bill! 🙂
    Cheers,
    AJ

    Reply

    • Susanne

      Aspen this soup is so easy I thought it would be bland the first time I made it; Thanks goodness it wasn’t. It has become one of my favorite go to meals.

      Susanne

      Reply

    • Susanne

      Thanks Helen! I love this soup. I hope you’ll try it. It’s yummy and easy. The perfect combination for all those busy nights.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply

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