Description
A cozy and hearty chicken taco soup packed with protein, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken breast to the pot, cooking until browned on all sides, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and chicken broth, blending all those delicious flavors together.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and then return it to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh lime wedges and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Notes
This soup is great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge. It can also be frozen for later servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg