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A white bowl of chicken taco soup served with tortilla strips, green onions, and a spoon.

7 Can Taco Soup with Chicken

A quick and easy 7 can chicken taco soup recipe - no chopping required, just dump it all in the pot and shred the chicken when it's done! You'll love the combination of beans, corn, tomatoes, and tender chicken with the taco seasoning.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (12-ounce) can of beer (or chicken broth)
  • 16 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 recipe chicken taco seasoning (or (1) 1.25 oz package taco seasoning mix)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional for serving: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onion, and crushed tortilla chips.

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a large stockpot.
  • Heat over medium heat until the soup is simmering. Cover and continue to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken shreds easily. Reduce heat if needed.
  • Remove chicken breasts from the soup and shred. Add the chicken back to the pot.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve and garnish with favorite toppings.

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  • VARIATIONS: Use 1 medium fresh onion instead of dried minced onion. Saute with 1 tbsp. olive oil until softened. Substitute chicken broth for beer if preferred.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve topped with optional cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 18gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 321mgPotassium: 337mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
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