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
- Red and green bell peppers
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- Chicken broth
- Black beans
- Kidney beans
- Corn
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Tomato sauce
- Fresh cilantro
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and chopped bell peppers. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Add cubed chicken breasts to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juices), and tomato sauce; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot after ensuring it's cooked through.
- Stir in fresh cilantro just before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg