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Chicken Taco Soup with Cream Cheese Recipe

Chicken Taco Soup with Cream Cheese Recipe
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This creamy and flavorful Chicken Taco Soup combines tender chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of spices, all enriched with smooth cream cheese for a comforting meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Produce

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Meat

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Canned Goods

  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)

Dairy

  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes

Pantry

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Onions and Garlic: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add Chicken and Liquids: Place the chicken breasts in the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  4. Season the Soup: Stir in the taco seasoning, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  7. Add Cream Cheese: Add the cubed cream cheese to the soup. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the soup is creamy.
  8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. If you like it spicier, add more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
  9. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • Both chicken breasts and thighs work well for this recipe. Thighs tend to be juicier and more flavorful, while breasts are leaner. Choose based on your preference or what you have on hand.
  • If you like your soup spicier, add more jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper. For milder soup, use less or milder taco seasoning.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for best melting and richer flavor. Ensure it is at room temperature before adding.

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