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Easy Chicken Taco Soup – A Flavorful One-Pot Meal

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This hearty Chicken Taco Soup combines tender shredded chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco spices in a flavorful, one-pot meal — ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes

  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes, then add garlic.

  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth.

  • Add chicken breasts and taco seasoning. Bring to a low boil.

  • Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

  • Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the soup.

  • Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

  • Serve with toppings like avocado, cheese, and tortilla strips.

Notes

  • For a creamy soup, stir in ½ cup cream cheese at the end.

  • Freeze leftovers in individual portions for up to 3 months.

  • Substitute chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken if desired.