Easy Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup in 25 Minutes

Scrumptious chicken taco soup that requires minimal cooking and can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker.

Looking for an easy meal the whole family will love? Imagine making a mouthwatering chicken taco soup that doesn't require you to spend hours in the kitchen. With a few easy shortcuts, you can enjoy a delicious meal without the hassle. We will cover everything you need to know in order to enjoy this quick and easy chicken taco soup recipe.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Convenience
• Great for busy days
• Requires very little hands-on cook time
• Easy to customize according to taste

Ingredients for Chicken Taco Soup

To create this easy recipe, gather the following ingredients. I used canned in order to cut down on time.

• Diced tomatoes, no added salt
• Diced green chiles
• Corn, no salt added
• Kidney beans, low sodium
• Black beans, low sodium
• Canned chicken or rotisserie chicken, if you don't want to have to cook raw chicken breasts
• 1 packet ranch dressing dip
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• Favorite toppings

See recipe card below for quantities.

Tools or Equipment Needed

For this quick version recipe, you will want an Instant Pot or a similar pressure cooker. However, you can also make this recipe in a slow cooker or a large pot on the stove top. If you go with the stove top method, the key will be to let it simmer for a longer time to marinate all the flavors together. You will also want a can opener and spatula.

Instructions for Taco Chicken Soup Recipe

Add Canned Food

Open all of your canned ingredients. Pour all of the cans inside the Instant Pot without draining the liquid. Then, drain the chicken juice from your canned chicken and pour it into the pot as well. You can also use the equivalent amount of a rotisserie chicken.

Add Seasonings

Open the Ranch dressing packet and the taco seasoning packet, or use the equivalent of container spices or your own homemade taco seasoning. Pour them into the pot as well.

Mix Together

Give everything a good mix with a spatula and set the Instant Pot on soup for 20 minutes. Or, cook on low in a crock pot for 4-6 hours.

Serve

When your soup is done and cooked, dish it up in a soup bowl. There is nothing like a big bowl of comforting soup to fill you up. Some of my favorite things to top it with are:

• Tortilla chips
• Cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Fresh cilantro
• Avocado

If you like a bowl of good soup, you may also want to try my easy lima bean goulash.

Variations to Try

For those looking to switch things up and add some variety to their chicken taco soup, there are several flavorful variations to experiment with.

Want a little spice? Try adding in options like diced jalapeño, green chilies, a dash of cayenne pepper or extra chili powder.

You can also experiment with different types of beans such as pinto beans or kidney beans, or even throw in some quinoa for added protein and texture.

Want to make it extra creamy? Stir in a little sour cream, cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream. The possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing this easy and delicious soup to suit your taste preferences.

Don't love chicken? You can easily substitute ground beef in its place.

Top Tips

• If we have extra people eating, I always add in an additional can of black beans or kidney beans.
• There are so many different ways to make this meal, so don't be afraid to try swapping ingredients or to add something that you really like to the mix. It is easy to interchange!
• This meal is super easy to freeze and reheat for extra meals when you are busy and need a quick weeknight dinner. Or, store it in a food safe container in the fridge and eat the next day.

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

In just 20 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering dinner that will impress your family and save you time on those hectic weeknights. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, this flavorful dish is a game-changer for busy cooks. So why not give it a try and savor the delicious results? Enjoy!

You might also like a few other recipes that I have served to feed large crowds over the years...

• Blackstone smash burgers
• Easy toffee apple dip
• Crispy oven-baked parmesan fries
• Broccoli salad with bacon and raisins
• Grandma's old-fashioned potato salad in 5 steps

Happy Cooking!

Brooke