8 Can Chicken Taco Soup - The Recipe Critic (2024)

You are going to fall in love with this quick and easy 8 Can Chicken Taco Soup recipe! It is the perfect dinner when there is no time to run to the grocery store but the family needs dinner, like, NOW. Grab these ingredients right out of your pantry and whip up a delicious and flavorful soup!

Taco soup is definitely a favorite at my house! This recipe is just one of my favorites, and it’s perfect for a super busy night. Try thiscrockpot taco soup, this delicious and easy cheesy taco soup or this low in calories skinny taco soup for more fun variations of one of my favorite dishes!

8 Can Taco Soup with Chicken

I love how easy this recipe is and that I have these 8 cans on hand at any given time. Add it all together and create one amazingly easy dish that is thrown into a stove top pot or slow cooker. As the taco soup is cooking the flavors begin to combine creating an irresistible soup. It is thick, rich and chunky!This taco soup is fresh and comforting in every bite!

This chicken taco soup is perfect served with a side of roasted carrots or zucchini spears if you have the time. It’s also great with a fresh wedge salad for some extra nutrients. If you don’t have the time to make anything along side this soup, then that’s ok! This soup has everything you need for a hearty and filling meal that everyone will love.

Everything You’ll Need

Each ingredient in this chicken taco soup is something you probably already have in your pantry! It is simple to make and a tried and true favorite chicken taco soup. If you are a fan of quick and easy recipes than this one is for you. You really just need 8 cans and that’s it! Now, I know not everyone is a fan of all the ingredients in canned items, so you can obviously substitute anything canned for whatever fresh ingredients you want. One I often substitute is a rotisserie chicken for canned chicken. You can find measurements below in the recipe card.

Chicken Taco Soup Ingredients

• Tomatoes: Diced in a can, I add the entire can.
• Corn: Drain the corn and add to the pot.
• Black Beans: First drain and then rinse the beans well to make sure the salt is washed off. I think they taste way better this way.
• Pinto Beans:Adds the extra thickness that are creamy. Prepare them the same way as the other canned beans.
• Cream of Chicken Soup: Thick soup mixed with small chicken bites. All ready to be added to the soup once opened. You could also use a homemade recipe if you are trying to cut back on salt!
• Chicken Breast: Tender chicken in a can that is ready in minutes. Drain and add it in, or use a rotisserie chicken or boil chicken, then take it off the bone and add.
• Green Enchiladas Sauce:Bring on some spice with this enchilada sauce.
• Chicken Broth: A savory liquid that fills this soup with chicken flavoring.
• Homemade Taco Seasoning: My homemade taco seasoning is so good and easy to make. Make ahead of time and store for 3 months! Obviously you can use a store-bought version, they are just much higher in salt.

Optional Toppings

• Olives: Sliced from a jar or can.
• Avocado: I like to add fresh avocado for a little contrast of flavor and color. They are delicious and full of vitamins.
• Sour Cream: A dollop on top is just what this soup needs!
• Tortilla Strips: A crunch that brings texture to the soup.
• Lime Wedges: The acid in the lime brightens up the whole soup, it’s perfect!

8 Can Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Try this chicken taco soup with 8 cans and taco seasoning to make one AMAZINGLY delicious soup. All the flavor you know and love with the comfort of family around your dinner table. The smell of this soup will fill your house and make your mouth water. You won’t believe it is all from canned ingredients!

1. Add Ingredients:In a large pot add the diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, pinto beans, cream of chicken, chicken breast, green enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and homemade taco seasoning.
2. Cook:Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium heat.Let simmer for 5 minutes and then serve with desired toppings.