Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe - comfort food at its best! Tender chicken, a medley of beans, corn kernels, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Velveeta cheese, and a spicy twist from taco seasoning, this soup is a flavor fiesta in every spoonful. Serve alongside fluffy Mexican rice, crumbly cornbread, and a refreshing chopped salad for the ultimate south-of-the-border feast! Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining friends.
In a Dutch oven or large pot, whisk together cream of chicken soup, taco seasoning, and chicken broth.
Add Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, black beans, white beans, chili beans, corn, and cooked chopped chicken to the pot and stir.
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer.
Add Velveeta cheese to the pot and cook on low heat until the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes:
I use rotisserie chicken. You can use any cooked chicken that you have on hand.
Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins all work great.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the soup:
yellow onions
bell peppers
celery
carrots
zucchini
potatoes
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, ground cumin, kosher salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Feel free to add/adjust the spices in the soup to your personal preference.
I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.
What can I use instead of Velveeta cheese? We love to use Velveeta cheese in this dish. It adds great flavor to the soup and melts beautifully. If you really don't want to use Velveeta, you can substitute cheddar cheese.
Can I make Mexican Chicken Soup in the crock pot? Yes! Place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours.
I suggest using boneless skinless chicken breasts in place of cooked chicken.
Shred the chicken breasts with two forks before serving the soup.
Can I freeze Mexican Chicken Soup? Yes! Cool the soup to room temperature and transfer to freezer bags. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Thaw and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.