This delicious soup is an easy slow-cooker dinner made with a handful of simple ingredients, including chicken breasts, taco seasoning, beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies, shredded cheese, and heavy cream.
What makes this chicken taco soup a family favorite?
This creamy chicken taco soup is an easy, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy family dinners. The slow cooker does most of the work, so you simply add the ingredients, let the chicken cook until tender, then shred it and stir in the cheese and cream. Serve it with tortilla chips, avocado, fresh cilantro, extra cheese, or your favorite taco toppings for a delicious meal everyone can customize.
Even picky eaters love this easy slow-cooker meal! It’s simple to prep ahead and perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 packet chicken taco seasoning
- 2 cans Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can whole kernel corn
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the top.
Add the diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained corn, and drained and rinsed black beans.
Pour the chicken broth over everything. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Once the chicken is tender, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the hot soup mixture.
Add the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until everything is well combined. Two cups of cheese is plenty, but feel free to add more if you want an extra-cheesy soup.
Continue cooking for at least 30 minutes, or until the cheese has completely melted and the soup has thickened slightly.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as crunchy tortilla chips, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, extra shredded cheese, or anything else you enjoy.
This is an easy dinner for almost any occasion, and one of the best things about it is that you can prepare it ahead of time and keep it warm in the slow cooker until you’re ready to eat. If you want leftovers for the next day, simply double the recipe.
Easy Creamy Chicken Taco Soup
If you need an easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy, this creamy chicken taco soup is a great choice. It’s rich, comforting, and simple to prepare in the slow cooker using just a handful of basic ingredients. Let the slow cooker do most of the work, then finish the soup with creamy cheese and tender shredded chicken.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken recipe, crockpot, easy dinner, family meals, slow cooker
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 packet chicken taco seasoning (1/4 cup)
- 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over them.
- Add the diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained black beans, and drained corn over the seasoned chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken. If it doesn’t pull apart easily, continue cooking it until tender.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Continue cooking for another 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has completely melted and the soup has thickened slightly.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Tortilla chips, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and extra shredded cheese are delicious options.
Notes
- Make a larger batch: This recipe can serve a family of four with just a little left over. If you’re feeding a crowd or want plenty of leftovers for the next day, consider doubling the recipe.
- Adjust the spice level: Mild diced tomatoes and green chilies are a good choice if you prefer less heat. For more spice, use regular or spicy varieties, or add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
- Choose your taco seasoning: Any taco seasoning works well in this recipe. You can use chicken taco seasoning, regular taco seasoning, or about 1/4 cup of your favorite homemade seasoning blend.
- Turn it into chili: For a thicker and heartier version, add another can of beans. Black beans or pinto beans work especially well and are an easy way to make the soup more filling.
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