How to Make Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Taco Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the best parts about cooler weather is the opportunity to break out the slow cooker and make hearty, comforting soups. This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Taco Soup is the perfect recipe to warm you up on a chilly day. With its rich creamy base and flavorful spices, it's a delicious twist on traditional chicken soup that your whole family will love. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make, so you can enjoy a hot, homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles (such as Ortega®)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add onions, bell pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, condensed soup, and chiles.
  • Combine oil, taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the slow cooker and shred.
  • Add Neufchatel cheese to the slow cooker and stir until melted. Return chicken to the slow cooker and cook until warmed through, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 2172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 375mg