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A vibrant bowl of chicken taco soup featuring shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro and diced avocado, served with crunchy tortilla chips on a rustic wooden table

Hearty Chicken Taco Soup for Easy Weeknight Dinners

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A hearty and flavorful chicken taco soup packed with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, topped with fresh cilantro and served with tortilla chips.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Diced avocado and tortilla chips for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken breasts in a skillet until fully cooked, then shred and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
  6. Add shredded chicken to the soup and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and tortilla chips.

Notes

  • For spicier soup, add extra chili powder or hot sauce.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg