Easy chicken taco soup made in just one pot in 30 quick minutes. Our favorite hearty and flavorful soup recipe to enjoy during the fall season.
One of my families favorite meals is taco soup. We make it at least once a month and love digging in with a big bowl of tortilla chips. My original recipe calls for ground beef, but we make this chicken version quite often too. It’s the perfect way to use up any leftover chicken sitting in the fridge.
I love this chicken taco soup recipe because it’s so easy to make in one pot and it’s done in less than 30 minutes. It’s also very adaptable to what you have on hand and to your personal taste. It’s loaded with flavor and is the perfect hearty soup recipe to enjoy on a chilly fall day. We love to load on all of our favorite toppings and also love serving cornbread alongside with honey butter. So yummy!
How to make chicken taco soup
- SAUTE. Cook the chopped onions and peppers in a pan with oil for a few minutes, until soft.
- SIMMER. Stir in all of the remaining ingredients and let simmer for about 20 minutes (or longer if you have the time), stirring occasionally. If the consistency gets too thick for your liking, feel free to mix in a little water to thin it out.
- SERVE. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings.
Crockpot version
This soup can also be made in the slow cooker just as easily. The only difference is you’ll want to use raw chicken (instead of cooked) if using this method. Simply add all of the ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Right before serving, shred the chicken and then mix back into the crockpot.
Favorite toppings
Don’t forget the toppings! This soup tastes amazing with any of the following toppings:
- tortilla strips
- shredded cheese
- sour cream or cilantro lime crema
- avocado slices or guacamole
- lime
- cilantro
- cornbread croutons
Variations + tips
- Use precooked and shredded chicken to make this dish super fast. I love making this recipe whenever we have leftover Instant Pot Mexican chicken to use up.
- Add everything to the crockpot with raw chicken to make this soup even easier.
- Feel free to use a mix of beans (black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili beans).
- Add in extra vegetables such as sweet potato, carrots or pumpkin.
Freezing + thawing
This soup is one of our favorite freezer meals. Make sure it has cooled completely, then pour into a freezer bag or container. It’s important to leave room in the container for the soup to expand…so don’t fill it all the way to the top. Then store in the freezer for up to 6 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the microwave or in the refrigerator overnight. Then pour into a pot and simmer on the stove over low heat until warm.
More soup recipes to try:
- Chicken tortilla soup
- Slow cooker chicken enchilada soup
- Mexican chicken soup
- Crockpot white chicken chili
- Instant Pot taco soup
Chicken Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (more if needed)
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped fine)
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (I prefer red or orange)
- 1-2 Tablespoons taco seasoning (more to taste)
- 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounce can kindey beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounce can pinto or white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounce can corn
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 10 ounce can Rotel
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (I use rotisserie chicken)
S&P to taste
For serving: Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, lime
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a pan and then add in the onions and bell peppers. Saute over medium-heat for a few minutes.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can add a little water if it starts getting too thick. If you have more time, let it simmer longer.
- Ladle soup in bowls. Top with sour cream and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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My family favorite soup!!!
I’ve had a chicken taco soup recipe I’ve used for years but wanted to give this one a try. I made it last night for friends and we all loved it! My husband likes this one better, so it’s a keeper. Although I would call it Taco stew!!! The recipe didn’t say to drain the corn or tomatoes so I didn’t. I was a little concerned as I made it that there wasn’t going to be enough liquid, but it was fine with the liquid from the cans that aren’t drained. I did cut up strips of corn tortillas and fried them crispy to put on the soup with sour cream, little cubes of jack cheese, and green onions. My family and friends gobbled it up! Thanks for an easy to do recipe🥰
I’m so glad to hear everyone enjoyed it! :)
This is a fabulous easy dinner! It packs an amazing amount of flavor in just a half hour of cooking!
This popped up in my feed the other day and I was instantly drawn to it . Quick, easy, nutricious and very delicious – just what weekday meals are about.