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Bowl of creamy chicken taco soup garnished with cilantro and lime.

Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

A delightful, creamy chicken taco soup that's perfect for chilly days and busy weeknights, made in a slow cooker with tender chicken, cheese, and bold taco flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can 15 oz whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 block 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
  • Extra shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
  • avocado
  • jalapeños
  • fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Add the corn, black beans, Rotel, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth.
  3. Place the block of cream cheese on top of the ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours, or High for 3–4 hours.
  2. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, avocado, or cilantro.

Notes

To store leftover soup, let it cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If you want to store it for longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating. For a spicier kick, consider adding diced jalapeños to the slow cooker. Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking — fresh cilantro and avocado work great! If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can make this soup on the stove. Just simmer everything in a pot until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors meld together. You can make a vegetarian version by skipping the chicken and adding more beans and vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. You can also swap the cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative if you prefer a lighter option.