Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Creamy Chicken Taco Soup! This hearty soup is packed with flavor and comes together quickly for a perfect weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings 6 people

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

large pot
whisk

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 medium chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
4 cups chicken broth
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounces corn, drained
10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 packet taco seasoning mix
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup milk or half-and-half

Instructions

In a large pot, combine shredded chicken, chicken broth, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir in the taco seasoning.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, add the softened cream cheese, and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Gradually whisk in the milk or half-and-half until the soup reaches your desired creamy consistency. Heat through, but do not boil.
Serve hot and garnish with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sauté chopped onions and garlic before adding the other ingredients. This soup is also great with a squeeze of lime juice at the end.