Zesty Mexican Chicken Soup
Spice up your dinner routine with this delicious and hearty Mexican Chicken Soup recipe. Packed with zesty flavors and nutritious ingredients, this soup is sure to become a new family favorite. Made conveniently in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Servings: 6
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning see homemade recipe below
- 28 oz petite diced tomatoes do not drain
- 2 cups sweet corn (frozen or canned works)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 8 oz cream cheese
- toppings: avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, tomatoes
Instructions
- SLOW COOKER: Place all ingredients into your slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for about 4 hours. Shred chicken and whisk cream cheese to blend into soup fully. Serve in bowls with desired toppings.
- INSTANT POT: Place chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes with juices, salt, chicken broth, corn, and salsa verde into pot. Set to manual, high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow a 15 minute natural pressure release followed by a quick pressure release. Remove chicken and shred on plate. Stir softened cream cheese into pot and whisk to fully incorporate. Return the chicken to the pot and stir. Serve in bowls with desired toppings.
Notes
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe- https://thecookinchicks.com/taco-seasoning/
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1107mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1265IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
