Taco Soup in a sauce pan with chips surrounding it.

Slow-Cooker Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Category: Main Dish

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Cozy up with a bowl of taco soup filled with hearty beans and tender chicken. This slow-cooker recipe is versatile, easy to prepare, and built for busy days. It delivers bold flavor with minimal effort and is a reliable option for feeding a crowd or keeping leftovers on hand.

Ingredients

  • 1 white or yellow onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3–4 cups low sodium chicken bone broth
  • 5 garlic cloves, diced
  • 1 (8 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (8 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (8 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 2–3 large chicken breasts (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp Shawhan Farms Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • Grated cheddar cheese (for serving)

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients except sour cream and cheddar cheese to a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts and shred with a fork, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
  5. Cover for a few minutes to allow the soup to heat through.
  6. Serve topped with grated cheddar cheese and tortilla chips if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • Short on time? Use pre-cooked shredded chicken and simmer on the stovetop for under an hour.
  • For a vegetarian version, swap chicken broth for vegetable broth and omit the chicken.

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