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Our favorite chicken taco soup is a dump-and-go slow cooker favorite, it’s perfectly spiced and easily doubled!

Chicken Taco Soup served in a gray bowl and topped with fresh lime slices.
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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?!

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 for Chicken Taco soup on counter.

Ingredients

  • 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
  • ยฝ 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.
  • ยฝ teaspoon cumin
  • ยฝ 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

  1. COMBINE. Mix 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 can chili beans, 1 can black beans, 1 can, drained, whole kernel corn, 1 can tomato sauce, ยฝ cup chicken broth, 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 package taco seasoning, 2 cups shredded chicken, ยฝ teaspoon cumin, ยฝ teaspoon chili powder, 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese in a slow cooker on low heat.
  2. COOK. Turn the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1-2 hours.
  3. 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.

A bowl of chicken taco soup topped with cilantro.

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4.98 from 42 votes

Chicken Taco Soup

By: Lil’ Luna
Our favorite chicken taco soup is a dump-and-go slow cooker favorite, it's perfectly spiced and easily doubled!
Servings: 8
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 15 minutes

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
  • ยฝ cups chicken broth
  • 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • ยฝ teaspoon cumin
  • ยฝ 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

Stove top. Add soup ingredients to a stock pot. Simmer for 30 minutes until all ingredients are hot and well blended.
Make a freezer meal. 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. See How to Freeze Soup for tips.
Store cooledย leftovers in an airtight container, or individual-sized containers. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 1339mg, Potassium: 724mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 845IU, Vitamin C: 9.8mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 3.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Recipe FAQ

How to reduce the spice level?

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.ย ย 

Make a freezer meal?

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.

How to store?

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.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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41 Comments

  1. Jackie Buchanan says:

    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?

    1. Jackie Buchanan says:

      Never mind. There it is.

  2. Mark Stephen says:

    5 stars
    This looks so yummy and good. Thank you so much for sharing this information.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You are so welcome!! It is so good. I hope you give it a try!!

      1. Carrie says:

        4 stars
        I noticed all the ingredients listed are not in the actual instructions. Do you use everything listed? Thanks!

      2. Michele says:

        Are the cumin and chili powder part of the recipe?

      3. Kristyn Merkley says:

        They definitely add flavor, but you don’t have to use it.

  3. Linda Trimble says:

    5 stars
    This was perfect for a Quick lunch. my family loved it!

  4. Emma Cox says:

    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?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I just dump the whole can in ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you like it!

  5. Jamielyn says:

    5 stars
    So delicious!! I just love taco soup!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Me too!! Thank you for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says:

    5 stars
    So vibrant, healthy and yummy! I know for sure this would be a huge hit in my house!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I hope it is!! It is so tasty!

  7. Sabrina says:

    Such a fun way to change up Taco Tuesday for my family! Yum!!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Totally!! Thank you & I hope your family loves it as much as we do!

  8. Jaide says:

    This looks so yummy!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you! It is one of my favorites! I hope you will give it a try!

  9. Mallory Lanz says:

    5 stars
    This makes a perfect meal for a cozy evening with them family!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yes..that sounds so nice right now! Thank you!

  10. Jessica Burgess says:

    5 stars
    I love taco soup, but have always just used beef! Why haven’t I thought to use chicken! So delish!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I love that it is great with both! Hope you try it with chicken!