Description
This Chicken Salsa Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish combining tender seasoned chicken, zesty salsa, and hearty beans and corn. Perfect for a quick and comforting meal, it’s packed with Tex-Mex flavors and topped with classic garnishes like shredded cheddar, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 2 lbs Tyson chicken breast (boneless, skinless), cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 24 oz Pace Picante, Medium (1 jar)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can sweet corn (drained)
- 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- Juice of 1 lime
Toppings
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
- Sear Chicken: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces along with the taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until chicken is nicely seared and coated with the spices.
- Add Soup Ingredients and Simmer: Pour in the Pace Picante salsa, chicken broth, drained corn, and rinsed black beans. Stir to combine, bring the soup to a simmer, then cover and cook for 8 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to fully cook through.
- Finish Soup: Remove the pot from heat. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the soup and stir well to brighten the flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips as desired. Serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, use a hot or chunky salsa instead of medium Pace Picante.
- Black beans and corn can be swapped for other beans or veggies like pinto beans or diced bell peppers.
- Using fresh lime juice at the end adds a nice tangy brightness to the soup.
- Leftover soup tastes great the next day and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make the soup thicker, simmer uncovered for a few additional minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Chicken Salsa Soup, Tex-Mex Soup, Easy Chicken Soup, Taco Seasoned Chicken Soup, Healthy Chicken Soup
