Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this Zesty Mexican Chicken Soup, a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This hearty soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Made effortlessly in either a slow cooker or Instant Pot, it’s ideal for busy weeknights when you crave something delicious without the fuss. Bursting with zesty ingredients like tender chicken, sweet corn, and creamy cheese, this soup is not only satisfying but also fully customizable with your favorite toppings. Enjoy an inviting bowl of warmth that appeals to all ages and brings everyone together at the table.
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
- For the Slow Cooker: Combine chicken, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, broth, and salsa verde in the slow cooker. Stir gently and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Once done, shred the chicken in the pot and mix in cream cheese until smooth.
- For the Instant Pot: Add chicken, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, broth, and salsa verde to the Instant Pot. Seal and cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes before quick releasing. Shred chicken on a plate and stir in softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Slow Cooker - 6 hours / Instant Pot - 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking / Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg