Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chicken taco soup that’s low in carbs and perfect for easy meal prep. Tender shredded chicken simmers with creamy cheese, zesty southwestern seasoning, and spicy diced tomatoes, creating a comforting and satisfying soup ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 3 Tbsp southwestern seasoning (Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle recommended)
- 2 (10-oz) cans Ro*tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and measure the seasoning, cream cheese, broth, and canned tomatoes. This ensures a smooth cooking process.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts, cream cheese packages (whole), ranch dressing mix, southwestern seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), and chicken broth into a 6-quart slow cooker. Seal the lid securely.
- Cook the Soup: Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 6 to 8 hours. During this time, the flavors meld, and the chicken becomes tender enough to shred.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker using tongs or a slotted spoon. Use two forks to shred the chicken finely, then return it to the slow cooker. Stir well to incorporate the shredded chicken evenly.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with optional shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and sour cream to enhance flavor and texture, if desired.
Notes
- The cream cheese softens during cooking, adding creaminess to the soup without needing to pre-soften it.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
- If you want a spicier soup, add extra diced green chilies or jalapeños.
- This soup can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Adjust the southwestern seasoning amount to taste based on spice preference.
- For a thicker soup, cook longer on LOW or turn the slow cooker to HIGH for the last 30 minutes uncovered.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
