Creamy Chicken Taco Soup: Your New Comfort Food!
Creamy Chicken Taco Soup is a cozy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty taco seasoning, and creamy ingredients for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken breasts, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and heat until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- This soup can be made in a slow cooker for an even easier preparation.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg