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Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

Cultural Context

Creamy Chicken Taco Soup is a popular American dish that combines the flavors of tacos with a comforting soup base. It is often enjoyed during colder months or as a quick weeknight meal. The dish reflects the Tex-Mex culinary influence in the U.S., showcasing the fusion of traditional Mexican flavors with American comfort food.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups shredded chicken
28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
6 oz can green chili peppers
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning
10 oz frozen yellow corn
10 oz frozen white corn
chicken stock
1 block cream cheese
salt
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
black pepper
2 tablespoons sour cream

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Thighs are more flavorful and cheaper than breasts.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

1

Boil down onions with a little bit of water until soft.

2

Add 4 cups of shredded chicken and stir to incorporate.

3

Add 28 oz can of petite diced tomatoes and 6 oz can of green chili peppers.

4

Add about 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and one packet of Old El Paso taco seasoning.

5

Add 10 oz frozen yellow corn and 10 oz frozen white corn.

6

Strain chicken stock and add it until desired consistency is reached.

7

Add 1 block of cream cheese and mix until melted.

8

Add salt to taste, about 1/8 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic.

9

Add 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce and let cook together.

10

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more taco seasoning if needed and 2 tablespoons of sour cream.

11

Serve in bowls.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potstirring spoonstrainer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Chicken Taco SoupTaco Soup

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