Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Taco Soup is a quick and easy soup for a cold night! One of our favorite crock pot meals that can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove top. Some people call this a 7 can chicken taco soup recipe. Serve this with some sweet cornbread and a guacamole salad!
CHICKEN TACO SOUP
(originally posted 2009)
I was Dorothy for Halloween probably four years in a row as a little girl. Being the sweet freak then as well as now I would eat my Halloween candy as I trick or treated.
Or maybe I knew my mom was going to hide most of it when I got home so I was trying to consume all I could while I had control over my goods.
By the time I came home I would have a massive stomach ache and would belly up my little pigtails to the bar while my mom fixed me warm chicken noodle soup to balance all that sugar.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN TACO SOUP
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Stir onion, beans, corn, tomato sauce, dice tomatoes, and taco sauce into a slow cooker.
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Set slow cooker to low heat, cover, and cook for 3-4 hours on low if your chicken is thawed. May take 4-5 hours on low if your chicken is frozen.
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Remove chicken breasts from the soup and shred. Stir shredded chicken back into the soup.
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Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.
STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS:
Simmer on the stove for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
EASY WAY TO SHRED CHICKEN
CAN YOU FREEZE TACO SOUP?
Yes. You can freeze this taco soup before or after cooking. You can freeze this in gallon freezable bags which make it easier for thawing and reheating.
OTHER SOUP RECIPES:
- Mom’s White Chicken Chili
- Buffalo Chicken Chili
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Healthy Spicy Black Bean and Beef Chili
- Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Chili
- Green Enchilada Pork Chili
Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Taco Soup - spicy and warm for a cold night! One of our favorite crockpot meals that can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove top. Some people call this 7 can chicken taco soup.
Ingredients
- 1 white onion, chopped finely
- 1 (16 oz.) can chili beans
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 1 (1.25 oz). package taco seasoning
- 3 whole skinless, , boneless, chicken breasts, thawed or frozen
Instructions
- Stir onion, beans, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning into a slow cooker. *I sautee the onion before to make sure that they are not crunchy. Lay the chicken breast on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly so that it gets covered by other ingredients. Set slow cooker to low heat, cover, and cook for 3-4 hours on low if your chicken is thawed. May take 4-5 hours on low if your chicken is frozen.
- Remove chicken breasts from the soup and shred. Stir shredded chicken back into the soup. You can add some water if you like it a little thinner.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
STOVETOP DIRECTIONS: COOK FOR 30 MINUTES ON THE STOVE UNTIL CHICKEN IS DONE.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 125Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 683mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 13g
There is no liquid or chicken broth in this recipe?
No. It’s a thick soup but you can add some to thin it out.
Is there a way to make this a lightened up version by using low sodium chicken broth in lieu of the tomato sauce?
Sure!
Are the black beans and chili beans drained? I usually do but noticed the corn says drained but not he beans. Freezes great in 2 cup containers for a quick lunch.
I love the soup and great as I am gluten intolerant. Thanks.
Yes, you should drain and rinse them
Your instructions say Stir onion, beans, corn, tomato sauce, dice tomatoes, and taco sauce into a slow cooker. Yet in the ingredient list of the recipe I don’t see taco sauce listed. Could you clarify this please?
Sorry it was supposed to be taco seasoning which is listed right after the diced tomatoes.
Can you make this in the instant pot?
Yes! I don’t have exact time on it but I think 15 to 20 should work. I’ll test it and get back to you.
Very good recipe. I added the juice of one small lime at the end to add brightness. I cooked it on my stove top for about 30 minutes, shredded the chicken and then simmered on low for about another 15.
So glad you liked it!
I absolutely love this recipe! I make it 1-2 times a month. I’m making it again today and I’m going to saute the onions first. I normally am lazy and just throw them in. Feeding 4 kiddos can be challenging, but this one is a winner. Thanks for this recipe!
You are welcome!
Hi There,
Can I used leftover cooked chicken and just cook the other ingredients on stove
Yes!
Can I make this a day ahead and then reheat for a party?
Yes, absolutely!
Hi Christy. I made this for the Saints game yesterday & it was a big hit! keep the great recipes coming. 🙂
Woo hoo! go saints! Glad you made it.
I had a similiar recipe that also put in 3 cups of chicken broth. YUMMY!
Yes you can definitely add more liquid if you want.
I have one family member who doesn’t like tomatoes. What would you suggest in lieu of the tomatoes with green chili’s?
I came up with a solution. I put the tomatoes with green chili’s in the blender first. Turned out great and no complaints from anyone. Only compliments! Great recipe.
Sorry Tina that I didn’t see this sooner.
What are chili beans?
You should be able to find chili beans in the canned bean section. It is chili seasoned pinto beans.
What are chili beans?
How long does it cook on stove top, if not going with crockpot option?
I would say about 25 minutes.
How much soup is one serving?
Probably around one cup.
Could you cook this on high if you’re in a hurry? Or could it burn? (I’m an awful cook!)
Nope. It won’t burn. You can do that.
How long would you cook on high
Can I use bone in chicken breast? They had a huge sale at my store yesterday
Of course!