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7 Can Chicken Taco Soup

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This easy 30-minute taco soup is made with 7 simple canned ingredients—flavorful, hearty, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cozy meal prep!

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Main Dish, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American

Ingredients

15.5 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

15.25 oz can southwest corn, with juice

15.25 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

14.5 oz can chicken broth

14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, with juice

12.5 oz can chunk chicken breast, drained

10 oz can mild green enchilada sauce

1 oz packet mild taco seasoning

2 tsp fresh minced garlic

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp kosher salt

Optional Garnishes:

1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

Sour cream

Tortilla chips

Shredded cheddar jack cheese

Instructions

In a 5–6 quart stock pot over medium heat, add the pinto beans, corn, black beans, broth, diced tomatoes, chicken, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, garlic, onion powder, cumin, and salt.

Stir to combine and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

Substitutions:

Use canned sweet corn if southwest corn isn’t available (drain before using).

Replace diced tomatoes with 2 cans of Rotel for added spice.

Use hot enchilada sauce or hot taco seasoning for a spicier version.

Add canned roasted green chiles for extra depth.

Crockpot Option: Cook on low for 4–6 hours.

Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.