Description
This chicken taco soup recipe has a flavorful Rotel tomato cream cheese broth, black beans, corn, and plenty of tender chicken. It’s fast and easy to make in just 35 minutes! Perfect for a cozy, hearty meal with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with juices
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken, shredded
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Toppings (optional): shredded Mexican cheese blend, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc.
Instructions
1. Add the oil and onion to a soup pot and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add all the remaining soup ingredients to the pot except for the cream cheese, chicken, and salt & pepper.
3. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Turn down the heat so it’s simmering gently (uncovered) for 5 minutes. While the soup cooks, prep your toppings.
4. Cut the cream cheese into smaller pieces and add it to the soup. Let it melt in (you may have to stir it a fair bit until it’s fully incorporated).
5. Stir in the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes or so until it’s warmed through.
6. Season the soup with salt & pepper and serve with toppings as desired.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is very soft so it melts smoothly into the soup. Microwave it in short intervals if needed.
Use low-salt broth if you’re watching sodium intake.
If you’re not using Rotel, substitute with regular diced tomatoes and a can or two of diced green chilies (4 oz. each) to maintain the flavor balance.
This recipe serves 4-6 depending on portion size and toppings.
Check the original blog post for Instant Pot and Crockpot instructions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
Keywords: chicken taco soup, creamy, rotel, one pot, easy dinner