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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup

by Donya Mullins August 14, 2023 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is the ultimate combination of flavor and convenience! It’s loaded with all your favorite taco flavors in a rich, comforting soup. It’s a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed year-round, whether you’re hosting a casual dinner party or craving a cozy meal.

Taco Soup is a delicious main course on its own, but you can take it to a whole new level with a side of Green Chile Cornbread and Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad.

White bowls with taco soup topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado on a brown table, with spoons and a green check napkin.


Why You Need To Make Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup

  • This recipe takes less than five minutes to pull together and then rewards you with a delicious, healthy one-pot meal at the end of the day.
  • Aside from how easy it is to make, one of the best things about this crockpot taco soup is how all the flavors and ingredients mingle during cooking to make a rich, delicious dish.
  • Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients and is perfect for stretching your food budget.
  • It’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you’re craving something hearty and flavorful.

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Cannellini beans, black beans, taco seasoning, chopped onions, corn, chicken breasts, rotel tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce, and beer on a cutting board.

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Chicken Taco Soup Ingredients

  • Onion – chopped
  • Cannellini Beans – drained and rinsed. You can also use kidney beans.
  • Black Beans – drained and rinsed.
  • Frozen Whole Kernel Corn – canned corn that has been drained can be used.
  • Canned Tomato Sauce
  • Beer – chicken broth can be used if you are not a beer fan.
  • Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles – do not drain.
  • Taco Seasoning – I use my recipe for homemade taco seasoning. You can also use chili powder.
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – boneless, skinless chicken thighs can also be used.

Ingredient Variations And Swaps

This easy taco soup recipe can be customized with lots of different savory ingredients.

  • Proteins – cooked ground beef, cooked ground chicken or turkey, cooked crumbled sausage or bacon.
  • Veggies – chopped bell peppers, diced jalapeños or poblano peppers, celery, carrots, peas, butternut squash or potatoes.
  • Flavor Boosters – minced garlic, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, red pepper flakes.
Two photos of Taco soup with beans and boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Is Taco Soup Spicy?

You can make this recipe as mild or spicy as you want. For a milder flavor, swap out the Rotel tomatoes and chilies for canned chopped tomatoes. You can also use mild taco seasoning to add great flavor without spice.

How To Make Chicken Taco Soup In The Crock Pot

  • Place the onion, beans, corn, tomato sauce & beer, along with the tomatoes and chilies, in the slow cooker. Add the taco seasoning and stir.
  • Add chicken breast to the pot, making sure to cover with other ingredients.
  • Set heat for low and cook for 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the cooker, shred it with forks, and add it back to the pot.
  • Taste for seasoning, then adjust with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on low for an additional 1 hour – up to 2 hours.
Black crock pot with Taco Soup with beans, corn and white and black beans.

Topping Ideas For Taco Soup With Chicken

This is a dish that it’s fun to get creative with! Here are a few of my favorite topping ideas:

  • Tortilla chips, nachos chips, or crackers.
  • Pico de Gallo, avocado salsa, or corn with cilranto.
  • Diced jalapeños, sliced avocado, pickled red onions, fresh cilantro, or parsley.
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream.

How To Store Leftovers

This soup is great for meal prep. To make ahead or for leftovers, for the instructions, allow the soup to cool before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Freeze in containers or zip-top freezer bags for 3 months.

Gold ladle full of taco soup made with white meat chicken, corn, black beans, white beans.

Can This Soup Be Made Vegetarian?

Sure! You can leave out the chicken altogether or add a plant-based protein alternative. Also, you can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly version.

What To Serve With Homemade Chicken Taco Soup

  • Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins
  • Fresh Pineapple Salsa served with tortilla chips.
  • Southern Fried Corn Fritters
  • Strawberry Tomato Avocado Salad
  • Black Bean And Corn Salsa
White bowl with taco soup topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado on a brown table, with spoon and a green check napkin.

Craving More? Try These Easy Soup Recipes

  • Crock Pot Ham And Potato Soup
  • One Pot Lasagna Soup
  • Healthy Mushroom Soup
  • Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
White bowl with taco soup topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado on a brown table, with spoon and a green check napkin.
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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours hours
Total Time: 5 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 108kcal
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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is the ultimate combination of flavor and convenience! It's loaded with all your favorite taco flavors in a rich, comforting soup. It's a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed year-round, whether you're hosting a casual dinner party or craving a cozy meal.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cans cannellini beans – drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans – drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups frozen corn (drained canned corn can be used)
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) beer
  • 2 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with chilies
  • 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (packaged taco seasoning can be substituted)
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Instructions

  • Place onion, beans, corn, tomato sauce & beer along with the tomatoes and chilies in the slow cooker. Add the taco seasoning and stir.
  • Add chicken breast to pot, making sure to cover with other ingredients.
  • Set heat for LOW and cook for 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from cooker and shred with forks and add back to pot.
  • Taste for seasoning, adjusting for salt and pepper.
  • Cook on low for an addition 1 hour – up to 2 hours.

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Notes

  • This recipe can be made in a Dutch oven. Cook on top of the stove at medium heat for approximately 1 ½ hours. Test chicken prior to shredding to make sure it is cooked thoroughly.
  • This soup is great to make ahead for meal prep, and store in the fridge or freeze for later. For leftovers, allow the soup to cool before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Freeze in containers or zip-top freezer bags for 3 months.
  • To make a vegetarian version, you can leave out the chicken altogether or add a plant-based protein alternative. Also, you can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly version.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
White bowl with taco soup topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado on a brown table, with spoon and a green check napkin.
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  1. Joy Florence

    August 14, 2023 at 5:48 pm

    Is there a substitution for the beer? Thanks

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    • Donya Mullins

      August 14, 2023 at 9:22 pm

      Hey Joy, as I said in the post, if you don’t want to use beer, chicken stock is a great sub.
      Enjoy,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Much Ado About Somethin

    November 2, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Ohhh my gosh! I love a good southern taco soup. I miss all things southern (NC raised, living in Boston while hubby's in school). My mother-in-law makes a great one, but I'm going to try yours next. (shhh…don't tell!!)

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    • Donya Mullins

      November 2, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks girl! Hope things go well with the hubs school. I know you'll pass along some of our great recipes while in Boston! And don't worry, I won't tell a soul about the soup…

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