Chicken Taco Soup is the ultimate quick and cozy dinner! This recipe features a flavorful Rotel tomato and cream cheese broth, loaded with black beans, sweet corn, and tender shredded chicken — all coming together in just 35 minutes!
Whether you’re cooking on the stovetop, in an Instant Pot, or using a Crockpot, we’ve got you covered with easy-to-follow instructions for each method.
Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a casual gathering, this creamy chicken taco soup is hearty, comforting, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor. Serve it with tortilla chips, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of cheese for the ultimate bowl of comfort!
Easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
Chicken Taco Soup is the ultimate quick and cozy dinner! This recipe features a flavorful Rotel tomato and cream cheese broth, loaded with black beans, sweet corn, and tender shredded chicken — all coming together in just 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with juices
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 ounces cream cheese (I used Philly) softened, see note
- 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken shredded
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Toppings (optional): shredded Mexican cheese blend, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc.
Instructions
- Add the oil and onion to a soup pot and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add all the remaining soup ingredients to the pot except for the cream cheese, chicken, and salt & pepper.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Turn down the heat so it's simmering gently (uncovered) for 5 minutes. While the soup cooks, prep your toppings.
- Cut the cream cheese into smaller pieces and add it to the soup. Let it melt in (you may have to stir it a fair bit until it's fully incorporated).
- Stir in the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes or so until it's warmed through.
- Season the soup with salt & pepper and serve with toppings as desired.
Notes
- The cream cheese for this recipe should be super soft so it melts into the soup easily. I recommend taking it out of the fridge prior to starting the recipe and then microwaving it in 20-30 second intervals until it’s very soft.
- If you have any concerns with salt, use low-salt broth.
- If you’re not using Rotel diced tomatoes, you can use regular ones, but I suggest adding a can or two of diced green chilies as well (the 4 oz. size ones) since it really makes a difference in the way the soup tastes.
- Serves 4-6 depending on portion size/what you top it with.
- See blog post for Instant Pot & Crockpot adaptation suggestions.
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