Description
Hearty chicken taco soup combines zesty Mexican flavors with convenient canned ingredients for quick weeknight comfort. Home cooks can enjoy this simple, satisfying meal that delivers robust southwestern taste without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (12.5 oz / 354 g) chicken breast, drained and shredded
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) sweet corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes, with juice
- ½ can or 1 full can green enchilada sauce
- 1 container (14 oz / 397 g) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 container (4 oz / 113 g) diced green chiles, optional
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning mix
- ½ tsp cumin powder, optional
- ½ tsp chili powder, optional
- ½ tsp garlic powder, optional
- ½ tsp onion powder, optional
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine pinto beans, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, green chiles, and chicken broth in a large stockpot heated to medium-high, creating a robust base by stirring thoroughly.
- Seasoning: Dust the mixture with taco seasoning, then layer cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to elevate the flavor profile with a complex spice blend.
- Simmering: Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify for 25-35 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Consistency Management: Adjust liquid levels by adding chicken broth if the soup becomes too thick, maintaining an ideal texture that balances heartiness and fluidity.
- Serving Artistry: Ladle the steaming soup into bowls, then garnish with sour cream, tortilla chips, avocado slices, cilantro, cheddar cheese, and lime wedges to create a personalized culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds.
Notes
- Batch Prep Power: Easily double or triple the recipe for meal prepping, storing extra portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
- Protein Flexibility: Replace shredded chicken with ground turkey, beef, or plant-based alternatives for versatile dietary needs.
- Spice Control: Adjust taco seasoning and chili powder quantities to manage heat levels for different taste preferences and tolerance.
- Liquid Dynamics: Keep extra chicken broth nearby during cooking to maintain ideal soup consistency and prevent over-thickening.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg