Description
Creamy Chicken Taco Soup is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy broth and zesty taco flavors. This soup is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, bringing together fresh veggies, spices, and a hint of decadence. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to impress your family and friends with every spoonful. Easy to make and customizable for various dietary needs, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, green), chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for toppings)
- diced avocado (for toppings)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell peppers and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic last to avoid burning.
- Add chicken breasts and taco seasoning to the pot. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover everything and bring it to a simmer.
- Once the chicken is cooked through (about 20 minutes), remove it from the pot. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot along with cream cheese and corn. Stir until well combined.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese and diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg