Description
This creamy chicken taco soup blends tender chicken breast with zesty taco seasoning, hearty beans, and sweet corn, all simmered in flavorful chicken broth. Finished with rich heavy cream and melted cheddar cheese, this soup is a comforting and delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1 packet chicken taco seasoning
- 2 cans diced tomatoes & green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 3 cups chicken broth
Creamy Finish
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken breasts, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Shred & stir: Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup pot, stirring it evenly into the mixture to combine.
- Make it creamy: Stir in the heavy whipping cream followed by the shredded cheddar cheese. Allow the soup to simmer gently for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the soup is thoroughly creamy and smooth.
- Serve: Ladle the finished soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings such as diced avocado, fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, or additional shredded cheese to enhance flavor and texture. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, reduce the chicken broth by half a cup to one cup before simmering.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicier kick.
- Use homemade chicken broth for richer flavor, or low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the taco seasoning and canned ingredients are certified gluten-free.
