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Easy Kid-Approved Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

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This easy crockpot chicken taco soup is a budget-friendly, set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with chicken, beans, corn, and a secret ingredient (ranch dressing mix), it’s a kid-approved comfort food that tastes like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 breasts)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (with green chiles, if desired)
  • 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce (mild)
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix (dry)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), fresh cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. Add the drained black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Add the undrained diced tomatoes and diced green chiles.
  4. Pour in the enchilada sauce and chicken broth. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix over everything.
  5. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the seasoning packets are mostly dissolved.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
  7. Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks or a hand mixer on low speed.
  8. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup. Adjust seasonings to taste. For a thicker soup, mash some beans against the side of the pot or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water) and cook for 10 more minutes.
  9. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

Don’t skip the ranch dressing mix—it’s the secret ingredient that adds a tangy, savory depth. For best results, cook on LOW. Always rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. Prep ingredients the night before for an even quicker morning assembly. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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