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Easy Creamy Chicken Taco Soup (30-Minute Weeknight Meal)

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Make this easy, creamy chicken taco soup on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. It uses simple ingredients for a hearty, flavorful Tex-Mex dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the black beans, corn, Rotel, diced green chilies, chicken broth, taco seasoning, and cumin to the pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  4. Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and the cubed cream cheese. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy. This takes about 5 to 8 minutes.
  5. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve hot with your choice of toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla strips.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients except the cream cheese in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in the cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking until melted.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick ingredient shortcut.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the chicken and cream cheese.

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