Description
This cozy Chicken Taco Soup is packed with tender shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and bold taco flavors in a rich, comforting broth. Easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast (or 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken)
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1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ cup beer (or chicken broth)
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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1 jalapeño pepper, diced (or bell pepper for mild)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (to taste)
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1 cup salsa
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1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (15.25 oz) can sweet corn, drained (or 1½ cups frozen corn)
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup beef broth
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⅓ cup sour cream
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional for serving: avocado, lime wedges, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and rub with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and rest, then shred or dice.
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Turn heat off briefly, add beer, then return heat to medium. Scrape browned bits from the pot.
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Add butter, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes.
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Add remaining taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
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Return chicken to the pot and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix sour cream with a ladle of hot broth until smooth, then stir into soup.
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Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in shredded cheese until melted.
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Remove from heat and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works great to save time.
Swap beer for extra broth if preferred.
Soup thickens as it sits—add broth when reheating if needed.
Freezes well without sour cream and cheese added.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg