Tex Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Name: Tex Mex Chicken Taco Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup diced onions; 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; Vegetable oil; 1 pound chicken breasts, boiled and shredded; 1 package taco seasoning mix; 1 (8-ounce) jar salsa; 1 (14-ounce) can kernel corn; 1 (14-ounce) can hominy; 1 (16-ounce) can ranch style beans; 2 (4-ounce) cans tomato paste; 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Vegetable oil
1 pound chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 (8-ounce) jar salsa
1 (14-ounce) can kernel corn
1 (14-ounce) can hominy
1 (16-ounce) can ranch style beans
2 (4-ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

1
Saute onions, green bell peppers, and garlic in a small amount of vegetable oil.
2
Add chicken, taco seasoning mix, salsa, vegetables, beans, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
3
Adjust liquid to your liking.
4
Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Place cream cheese in a separate bowl.
6
Using a measuring cup, take some of the hot liquid from the soup and pour over cream cheese to melt and then add back to the soup.
7
Simmer on low for another 10 minutes.
8
Serve with tortilla chips and grated Monterey jack cheese.
9
Also, great on the second day over rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup diced onions, 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, Vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Tex Mex Chicken Taco Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tex Mex Chicken Taco Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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