Description
Chicken Taco Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, offering warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings or ingredients, Chicken Taco Soup promises to be a hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions, peppers, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced bell peppers and cook for an additional few minutes until they soften.
- Introduce the chicken breasts to the pot along with diced tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, and taco seasoning. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, return it to the pot, and stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg