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Easy Chicken Taco Soup

A comforting and hearty chicken taco soup that is quick to prepare and perfect for families or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped any color
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn kernels, drained
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
  • 1 packet 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional toppings
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • sliced green onions
  • tortilla strips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Cooking
  1. Return the chicken to the pot. Stir in the black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.
  3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes to meld the flavors and ensure the chicken is tender.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, and tortilla strips for guests to customize their bowls.

Notes

This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in a pot and add chicken broth as needed.