Chicken Taco Soup
Craving tacos but want something cozy and comforting? This Chicken Taco Soup is the answer! Packed with juicy chicken, hearty beans, sweet corn, and bold taco spices, this Chicken Taco Soup recipe brings all your favorite flavors into one easy, one-pot meal. Whether you're cooking on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or using a slow cooker, this protein-packed taco soup recipe is the perfect healthy dinner for busy nights. Easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and full of flavor—this taco soup is a weeknight hero you'll want on repeat.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup minced onion
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 14 oz can tomato sauce low or no salt
- 1 quart chicken broth low or no salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed – low or no salt
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add main ingredients: Stir in chicken breasts, tomato sauce, chicken broth, spices, black beans, and corn.
- Simmer: Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Serve: Stir everything together and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
- Optional: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Add to slow cooker with raw chicken, tomato sauce, broth, seasonings, beans, and corn.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and return to the pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
- Set Instant Pot to sauté; cook onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add chicken breasts, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings. (Hold off on beans and corn!)
- Seal and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Quick release, shred chicken, return to pot, then stir in beans and corn.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken: Save time by using rotisserie or pre-cooked shredded chicken—just reduce cooking time.
- Add extra veggies: Bell peppers, zucchini, or green chilies add color and flavor.
- Taco seasoning shortcut: Swap the individual spices for 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning.
- Want it spicy? Add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne for heat.