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Our favorite chicken taco soup is a dump-and-go slow cooker favorite, it’s perfectly spiced and easily doubled!
Just Dump and Go!
Can we talk about how EASY this chicken taco soup is to make?!
It’s more of a “dump and go” soup made almost entirely from canned ingredients. There are literally three steps and the slow cooker does ALL of the work! Easy, right?! For more Mexican soups made in the crock pot check out Green Chili Chicken Soup and Crock Pot Taco Soup.
This soup is also great for feeding a crowd – it makes a lot, but can easily be doubled. We love that each person can flavor it to their preferences. Ladle a bowl full and top it with your favorite taco toppings – just like a Chicken Taco!!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Pantry ingredients. This easy soup uses almost exclusively canned ingredients – simple!
- No fuss. There are literally 3 steps and the slow cooker does ALL of the work!
- Makes a big batch. This feeds a crowd (serves 8), but can easily be doubled to feed even more!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 4 hours
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can chili beans – We used Hormel Chili with Beans, but other brands like Bush’s Chili Beans can be used.
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans – drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained – or use fresh off the cob, or frozen corn kernels
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth – or chicken stock
- 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies – We use RO-TEL.
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning – or 2-3 tablespoons of homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
- 2 cups shredded chicken – shredded rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, or Shredded Chicken in the slow cooker.
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder – For added spice include jalapenos, hot sauce, or red chili flakes.
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- optional topping – a dollop of sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, sliced avocado, lime wedges
Use Raw Chicken
You can place 2 uncooked chicken breasts into the soup and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Remove the chicken, shred it, stir back into the crock pot, and cook for another hour.
How to Make Chicken Taco Soup
- COMBINE. Mix 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 can chili beans, 1 can black beans, 1 can, drained, whole kernel corn, 1 can tomato sauce, ½ cup chicken broth, 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 package taco seasoning, 2 cups shredded chicken, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese in a slow cooker on low heat.
- COOK. Turn the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1-2 hours.
- SERVE. Serve warm with toppings. Additional toppings may include cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro, crushed tortilla chips.
Stovetop Directions
For a quicker soup, combine all ingredients and heat in a big pot on the stove for about 30 minutes.
Complete The Meal
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Chicken Taco Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can chili beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- sour cream, optional
Instructions
- Mix onion powder, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, broth, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and shredded chicken in a slow cooker on low heat. Cover, and cook for 4 hours (or high for 1-2 hours).
- Serve warm. Additional toppings may include cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Adapted from allrecipes.com
Recipe FAQ
Add brown sugar or honey, cheese, milk, or sour cream. Serving with a side of Homemade Spanish Rice, Flour Tortilla Recipe, or Buttermilk Cornbread can help reduce the spiciness.
Mix all ingredients, except for the cheese and sour cream, and pour the uncooked soup into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 months. Thaw before heating the slow cooker. See How to Freeze Soup for tips.
Place cooled leftovers in an airtight container or individual-sized containers. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
Do you drain and rinse the beans?
Yes!
Great soup. Excellent flavor and quick on short notice.
Could the chicken be cooked in the crockpot with everything else?
Yes it can. I’d say cook on low for 6 hours if using uncooked chicken. Then pull it out to shred before serving.
Nice combination of flavors! Good way to use leftover chicken
Is this gluten free?
Not only is this soup delicious but my favorite part is that it takes no time at all to throw the ingredients in the slow cooker before my busy day gets started. I love quick and easy recipes and this one’s a winner!
I loves good soup recipe, and this is a good one! It’s a great variation of taco soup when we want to mix things up.
I love how quick and easy this yummy soup comes together. It’s definitely filling enough to be a meal on it’s own!
We love taco soup and it is so yummy with chicken! This is such a great recipe! I’m planning to make it quite a bit during fall and winter.
This is a great go to soup and since our weather turned cool today in Arkansas I am making it…..I canned my own rotel a couple of weeks ago and it tastes wonderful in it…..I also added three different kinds of beans…..can of pinto beans, can of red beans, and can of black beans…..also added another can of diced tomatoes and in addition added a store bought rotel with habaneros……I love the taste so far and I am sure that as it cooks the flavors will all blend together and be even better…..can’t wait to tear into it this afternoon…..in my regular taco soup I always add two pkgs of taco sauce but I think this will be great with only one……thanks again for posting this recipe…..
You’re welcome!! Thanks for sharing what you did. The beans and the homemade rotel all sound amazing. Hope you enjoy the soup! Nothing like a warm bowl of soup when that weather turns cold. 🙂
Truly one of the best recipes. My family loves it and it’s super easy to make! We use rotisserie chicken.
I love using rotisserie chicken! Happy your family likes it!
What are chili beAns? Do you mean pinto beans?
I’m wondering, too.
Thanks for including the nutrition information! How much is a serving size? I couldn’t find that on the site. ThThe soup is very tasty! Great recipe!
Thank you! It is about a cup & a half 🙂
Is there an ingredient missing in this recipe? The changes section says that you subbed chicken broth for the beer, but neither broth nor beer are mentioned in the recipe?
Never mind. There it is.
This looks so yummy and good. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
You are so welcome!! It is so good. I hope you give it a try!!
I noticed all the ingredients listed are not in the actual instructions. Do you use everything listed? Thanks!
Are the cumin and chili powder part of the recipe?
They definitely add flavor, but you don’t have to use it.
This was perfect for a Quick lunch. my family loved it!
So I have not tried to make the soup yet, but it looks delicious. I am trying to make the soup right now actually, but I have a question. Do you just dump the whole can of beans in in the pot or do you have to drain the liquid from the beans first?
I just dump the whole can in 🙂 I hope you like it!
So delicious!! I just love taco soup!
Me too!! Thank you for sharing 🙂
So vibrant, healthy and yummy! I know for sure this would be a huge hit in my house!
I hope it is!! It is so tasty!
Such a fun way to change up Taco Tuesday for my family! Yum!!
Totally!! Thank you & I hope your family loves it as much as we do!
This looks so yummy!
Thank you! It is one of my favorites! I hope you will give it a try!
This makes a perfect meal for a cozy evening with them family!
Yes..that sounds so nice right now! Thank you!
I love taco soup, but have always just used beef! Why haven’t I thought to use chicken! So delish!
I love that it is great with both! Hope you try it with chicken!