Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is an easy crockpot recipe that is a perfect weeknight meal. With shredded chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheese. Garnish with tortilla strips and sour cream.
I can’t boast enough about the best slow cooker recipes that make a filling dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
I love tossing in ingredients and then without any more work, having a meal ready several hours later. It’s the best for busy weeknights.
This chicken taco soup is one of the best crockpot soup recipes I’ve ever made. Filled with healthy ingredients, it’s hearty and filling.
This has become one of our favorite recipes, the whole family enjoys it.
It’s also so easy to customize with your favorite taco toppings. While we love crunchy tortilla strips, a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onion; your finishing touch can be suited to your own preference.
On our last two vacations to Mexico, I have found a new-found love for slow cooker chicken tortilla soup. Even at home, without the tropical air, the Latin beats, I can still prepare this soup and be taken away.
So, the following Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Recipe reminds me of sunny holidays, which is especially nice in the Fall and Winter here in Canada.
After 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious soup with Mexican-inspired flavors. Best of all, the next day you’ll have leftovers!
This soup recipe is full of flavour, creamy yet with a crisp crunch with the added tortilla chips.
Taco flavors in a bowl, this delicious meal warms the body, and is a treat for the senses.
Ingredients Required
Made with simple ingredients, you might not even need a trip to the grocery store to make this creamy chicken taco soup. As always the printable recipe card is at the bottom of this post.
Chicken – I like to use boneless skinless chicken breast yet you can also use rotisserie chicken.
Canned Crushed Tomatoes – You can also use Rotel if you’d like
Onion – Adds some flavour, yet you can use onion powder if you’d rather not fresh onion.
Green Chile Peppers – green chilies adds some spice, yet optional. If you use a Rotel that has chilies in it, you might want to omit adding more.
Black beans – canned, you don’t even have to drain.
Garlic – fresh garlic cloves add the best flavours
Tomato Paste – for taste and also to thicken up the soup. There’s no need for chicken broth for this recipe either.
Corn – use frozen or canned.
Taco Seasoning – this adds all the spices you’ll need. You can use a store bought brand or your own homemade taco seasoning.
Garnish / Soup Toppings
Serve this slow cooker soup with garnish. In my opinion they are the best part about this soup recipe. Everyone loves to add their own favorite toppings to their bowl. Choose a couple to many of the following to serve with this soup!
- Tortilla Strips
- Shredded cheese, like cheddar cheese or a tex mex blend
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sour Cream
- Lime Wedges
- Avocado
- Lime
- Jalapeños
How to Make Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup
Place chicken, tomatoes, onion, green chiles, black beans, garlic, paste and corn into a slow cooker. Then stir in the taco seasoning.
Cover and cook on Low setting for a cook time of 6-7 hours. You can cook on high for 3-4 hours as well, yet boneless skinless chicken is always best cooked low and slow.
One hour before done, remove chicken breasts from the soup, and shred. It should be simple to use two forks.
Pro Tip: You can shred the chicken while its inside the slow cooker pot, yet be careful not to scratch the surface.
Continue cooking for that last hour. Serve this family favorite soup warm, with toppings. Enjoy!
Storage
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna
- Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
- Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup
- Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Can I freeze this soup?
Yes! You can freeze the soup without the garnish. In fact, it’s one of our wonderful freezer meals that we love to make.
To do so, freeze in an airtight container. Allow it to defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat using the microwave or the stovetop. Add toppings and serve.
How to Make this on the Stove Top
Follow the recipe yet add all the ingredients into a large pot on the stove. Bring to a boil and cook on low-medium heat for 40 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked. Shred and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
Rather than a stock/watery soup, this has that creamy richness and a lot of heartiness that results from the paste and the sour cream added at the end.
Make it Spicy!
You can always add cayenne pepper to this recipe. Or use more jalapeños, chili powder, or chilli peppers.
I like to add the spice to an individual bowl rather than the whole soup. Make sure to offer spicy toppings for garnish , for those that like the extra heart.
More Recipes to Try:
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
I love this creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup recipe! Since our days have turned colder, it's so comforting and with such a great taste!
Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can chopped green chile peppers
- 1 can black beans
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 1 can corn {or frozen}
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- ** Suggested garnish when serving: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips or breadsticks
Instructions
- Place chicken, tomatoes, onion, green chiles, black beans, garlic, paste and corn into a slow cooker.
- Stir in taco seasoning
- Cover and cook on Low setting for 6-7 hours or on High setting for 3-4 hours
- hr before done: Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and shred. Stir the shredded chicken into the soup, and continue cooking
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream, some grated cheese and crushed tortilla chips on top. You can also side with breadsticks {kids love these}
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 6 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 218Cholesterol: 24mgSodium: 774mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 9gSugar: 9gProtein: 15g
Ive been making this for years, the children love it and i serve with whole grain chips.
Mmmm, good, right? You can’t ave it without the chips, I like the crunch in some bites!
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I’m drooling and printing all at the same time, thanks!
Oh no, don’t drool on the paper! lol
Let me know what you think after you try it!
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I will be trying this recipe for sure.
Mmm this sounds terrific! I also love ANYTHING that can be done in a slow cooker – a necessity for any busy mom.
Amen to that Ingrid!
I’m definitely making this – thanks for the recipe!
Oh, let me know what you think when you have a chance to try it!
This looks so good! =) Thanks!
even your photo makes my mouth water!
Thanks so much, it tastes better than it looks too!
🙂
We are getting cooler in the evenings. This is a must try…..Regina@cooking-with-mama
I agree, Regina. I have been breaking out the comfort food recipes like mad!
YUMMY! YUMMY!
Printing this, thank you!
I found your recipe in a search and it’s exactly what I was looking for, you are a gem!
You are very welcome Donna, Enjoy!
So good…and sooo pinned!! 🙂
Thanks a bunch! Cold here, it might be the perfect weekend to make this!
Great recipe! I love it!
Yum I can’t wait to make this!
I love slow cooker recipes and I just know this would be a hit with the family! Thanks! I am printing this one off as we “speak.”
Looks yummy and I have all the ingredients! I’m definitely going to give this a try 🙂
I make a taco soup really similar to this but a Huge batch of it to feed our large family for several days. The kids love it.
Yum! Just pinned this to try. What do you think about using leftover roast chicken in this?
I think thats a brilliant idea!! 🙂
Looks great! Off to pin it 🙂
Oh this looks so good i will have to give this a try thanks for sharing
Yummy, saved in my favorite recipe folder 🙂
Sounds yummy! I pinned it!
This looks so good !
Sounds amazing! I am addicted to slow cooker recipes!!! Thanks for this one!!
Our family loves to use a slow cooker for a lot of
our meals…This soup sounds delicious…
Many thanks, Cindi
This sounds delicious, will definitely be trying this out.
Going to try this with ground turkey!
This is one of my favourite recipes thanks so much for sharing it with us
This looks delicious, I think I’m going to make it tomorrow!
This sounds super good. I love Crock Pot recipes. They come in very handy at this time of year when we are all rushing around.
Just what I’ve been looking for! THanks for the recipe. Pinned it!
Double Yummy! This is a keeper!
mmmm….I replaced the chicken with turkey that was leftover….but it still tasted chililisious
Wow this sounds incredibly delicious! I’m going to make it for dinner! Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
I love taco soup. I will definitely have to give this recipe a try especially since it is made in a slow cooker.
Can’t wait to try out this great looking reciepe!
I absolutely love making soup in my slow cooker, will have to try this one 🙂
Taco anything is my new fav flavour. Love taco salads and this soup will probably sit right up there in my list. The fact that it can be made in the slow cooker is the “cheese” on top!
YUM!!! I have a great crockpot that I never use. I love chicken taco soup, so now I can combine both of these. guess what is for dinner tonight??
Looks yummy. I like to use my slow cooker even on hot days when I don’t want to use the bbq or turn on the stove.
Yum, this looks really good. Will add it to my list of soup recipes to try this winter
Oh my goodness this sounds AMAZING. I am going to have to try this out.
Mmmmmm. Taco soup is one of my FAVORITE meals. I’m always looking for a new recipe. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
I love a slow cooker soup! so easy and convenient. This recipe sounds really tasty.
no slow cooker as yet – just a few casserole dishes to try and make this with. Wish I could get fresh chilli peppers locally as we have just run out of our supply from the last shopping trip
My kids adore tacos so I think they would like this soup! I’d have to leave the heat out but Daddy could add it in to his portion 🙂
I love taco soup but never tried it with chicken. Sounds yummy.
I made this and my girls loved it.
Great to hear, yay!!
I made your chicken taco soup and wow it was so good. I just loved how easy it was to put together and nothing beats coming home to a meal that is already prepared, cooked and waiting for us.
I love using my slowcooker and this looks like a great recipe to try. I have heard of taco soups but have not tried them yet.
This looks so good! Would love to make it.
Oh, this looks sooo good.. and perfect for the weather we’re having! Thanks for the idea.!
Great recipie! Will try for sure
This sounds perfect right about now as the first snow is falling and I need a warm up!
I have yet to try taco soup. I assumed it was made with ground chicken and I tend not to like any ground meat in soups. I am definitely going to give this one a try!
this looks really good my kids will love this
This sounds delicious! I love slow cooker recipes. They save so much time at meal time, when you’re ready to eat not work more! 🙂
This sounds so good, I’m definitely doing this recipe because my family loves anything to do with tacos.
My family would love this! Me too! Yum yum
Ohhh this sounds so delish , thanks for sharing , i will def be trying it out , yummy 🙂
My husband and I love spicy food and your recipe seems to fit the bill. I love the ingredients especially the chili peppers. The thing I like best is how it looks more like stew than soup, which I prefer !
Are you supposed to drain the beans?
You could. Sometimes I drain some out and other times I don’t. I guess it’s preference more than anything.