Description
Zesty Mexican Chicken Soup is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the flavors of Mexico right to your table. This hearty soup combines tender chicken with zesty taco seasoning and creamy cheese, creating a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Whether you’re serving it for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Packed with nutritious ingredients like corn and tomatoes, it not only satisfies your cravings but also nourishes your body. Enjoy customizing each bowl with fresh toppings for an added burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 28 oz petite diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups sweet corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure chicken is thawed.
- For Slow Cooker: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, cooking on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Shred chicken in the pot and whisk in cream cheese until blended.
- For Instant Pot: Add chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes, corn, broth, and salsa verde; set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Release pressure naturally for 15 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure. Shred chicken and stir in cream cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Slow Cooker - 6 hours / Instant Pot - 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking / Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups | 360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg