Description
Spice up your dinner routine with our Zesty Mexican Chicken Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to prepare it easily in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot. Bursting with zesty flavors from taco seasoning, sweet corn, and creamy textures from cream cheese, this soup is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado or shredded cheese for a personalized touch. Packed with protein and fiber, itβs a nutritious option that doesnβt sacrifice taste. Enjoy creating this comforting meal thatβs both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless/skinless)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 28 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cups sweet corn
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by ensuring the chicken is thawed.
- For the slow cooker method: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, set on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Shred chicken after cooking, mix in cream cheese, and serve with desired toppings.
- For the Instant Pot method: Add all ingredients except cream cheese into the pot. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes, allow natural release for 15 minutes, shred chicken, stir in cream cheese, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Slow Cooker (6 hours) or Instant Pot (10 minutes)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking/Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Adjust taco seasoning according to your taste preference for spice level. Consider adding extra veggies like bell peppers or beans for added nutrition. Let the soup rest briefly after cooking to allow flavors to meld beautifully.