Description
This High Protein Chicken Taco Soup is a quick, hearty, and flavorful one-pot dinner ready in just 30 minutes. It’s packed with lean chicken, beans, and bold taco spices for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and easy to make.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, tortilla chips
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and season with half the taco seasoning. Sear 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
2. Add diced onion to the same pot and sauté 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, corn, and remaining taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
4. Return chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes.
5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks or a stand mixer. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster meal; add it during the final 5 minutes.
Swap black beans for pinto or kidney beans.
Add diced jalapeño for extra heat or use mild taco seasoning for a kid-friendly version.
For a creamy version, stir in 4 oz softened cream cheese at the end.
Stores up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Reheat gently and add broth if soup thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup, High Protein
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg