Description
Chicken Taco Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a blend of spices into a hearty bowl of goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this soup warms the soul and satisfies the palate. With its colorful ingredients and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a family favorite that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and shredding leftover chicken.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until translucent; add garlic.
- Stir in bell peppers and cook until slightly softened.
- Add chicken breasts, black beans, and corn; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle taco seasoning; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through; shred chicken in pot before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg