5-Ingredient Taco Soup (Slow Cooker!)

This 5-Ingredient Taco Soup with chicken is a simple, flavorful, healthy slow cooker soup. It’s also a great high fiber and protein packed meal prep lunch!

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If you’re a fan of simple, balanced meals, this slow cooker chicken taco soup is IT! It has only five ingredients with unmatched simplicity – simply throw all the ingredients into a slow cooker, then walk away.

But for my fellow flavor fans, don’t fear. There may only be a handful of ingredients, but they’ve been carefully selected so each brings the most flavor.

This soup is also super customizable. I love using a black bean and corn salsa, but you can use your preferred type (or even homemade!). You also can swap out or add in other beans, vegetables, proteins, and more.

And while this is fantastic for meal prep and will only get more delicious after a day or two in the fridge, this chicken taco soup also freezes spectacularly.

If you’re a fan of my other simple soups, like my black bean salsa soup, 15 minute pesto tortellini soup, or my three-ingredient potato soup, this five ingredient taco soup has got to be the next one you try!

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Chicken – I’ve written the recipe using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you can use boneless chicken thighs, or browned ground meat, like beef, pork, turkey, chicken, or venison.
• Taco Seasoning – This simple seasoning blend packs a lot of flavor! I will note, though, to please use low sodium or salt-free versions where possible, as there are plenty of places for sodium to creep up in this soup.
• Black Beans – Adding a big boost of fiber, plus some plant-based protein, you’ll need a can of no salt added black beans that have been drained and rinsed. Feel free to substitute other legumes, like pinto beans, kidney beans, or even lentils.
• Salsa – I like to use a black bean and corn salsa to really up the taco soup vibes, plus add a little more fiber. But you can use whatever type of salsa you prefer!
• Broth – Again because the salsa can be a higher sodium food, I recommend using at least a reduced sodium, if not unsalted broth or stock. Use bone broth for a little extra more protein, if you prefer!

How to Make Slow Cooker Taco Soup

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Add all ingredients to your slow cooker, cover and set. You’ll cook 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.
2. Carefully remove chicken and shred before returning to the soup.
3. Serve, garnish as you wish, and enjoy!

Tips and Variations

• Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
• Make on the stove top by combining all ingredients in a medium to large pot on the stove and simmering for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Use shredded rotisserie chicken when using the stove top method for an even faster soup.
• Add extra veggies for even more nutritional boost. I love adding extra corn, bell pepper, cauliflower rice, and zucchini.
• Swap beans by using pinto beans, kidney beans, lentils, or multiple types.
• Switch up the protein. This soup is super flexible, a great meal to use what you have. I’ve made it with rotisserie chicken, ground turkey, ground beef, and more! Just brown the meat first.
• Use lime juice and/ or zest to add a delicious fresh flavor.

Storage, Freezing, & Reheating

5-Ingredient taco soup is PERFECT for meal prep because it stores, freezes, and reheats beautifully.

• Refrigerator: Soup can be refrigerated in airtight containers for up to four days.
• Freezer: Freeze in airtight containers for up to three months. I recommend freezing in individual portions, using either airtight freezer bags or souper cubes.

How to Serve

I recommend garnishing with avocado or cheese, for some extra flavor, creaminess and fat. You also can dial up the flavor by garnishing with limes/ lime juice and cilantro.

To make it even more filling and balanced of a meal, pair with or serve over a whole grain or with some whole grain crackers or tortilla chips on the side (love my air fryer tortilla chips!)

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