Chicken Taco Soup: The Ultimate Recipe for a Delicious & Easy Meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Bell peppers
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken broth
- Black beans
- Kidney beans
- Corn
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Tomato sauce
- Fresh cilantro
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until softened. Add minced garlic and bell peppers; cook until tender.
- Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides to lock in flavor.
- Stir in spices: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth, black beans, kidney beans, corn, undrained diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or longer for enhanced flavor.
- Shred the chicken in the pot or remove to shred separately. Stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg