Description
Spark’s Chicken Taco Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish inspired by Mexican cuisine. Packed with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and zesty spices, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s a nutritious meal that satisfies both taste buds and dietary needs.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper)
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, tortilla strips, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
Stovetop Method:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
Add chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and taco seasoning. Stir well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Shred the chicken with two forks.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Slow Cooker Method:
Place all ingredients except toppings into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. Shred the chicken before serving.
Instant Pot Method:
Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release. Shred the chicken and serve.
Notes
Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or extra chili powder for heat.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with lentils or extra beans and use vegetable broth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 25tmin
- Category: soup main dish
- Method: tovetop sloww cooker
- Cuisine: mexican inseperid
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1bowl
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7gr
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4rgr
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25gr
- Fiber: 6gr
- Protein: 20gr
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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