Description
A comforting Chicken Taco Soup packed with protein and fiber, ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado or coconut oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15oz) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (4.5 oz) cans green chilies
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
- Diced red onion, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Shredded cheddar, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in the avocado or coconut oil.
- Add the diced peppers, onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions start to become translucent.
- Add in the chicken breast, canned tomatoes, black beans, green chilies, spices, lime juice, and chicken broth. Stir until everything is well combined. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken breast from the soup and transfer it to a plate. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the pot along with the corn and stir until well combined. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the corn is heated through.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. For a creamier version, stir in some cream cheese at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg