Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

boneless skinless chicken breasts

diced

10 ounce

Rotel tomatoes & chilies

undrained

3 ounce

Velveeta cheese

cubed

0.5 tsp

onion powder

0.38 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

garlic powder

0.25 tsp

black pepper

1 unit

taco seasoning mix

15 ounce

black beans

undrained

15 ounce

small red beans

drained & rinsed

1 unit

chicken bouillon cube

1 cup

water

0.25 cup

light sour cream

1 unit

tortilla chips

to serve

Step 1
~3 min

Spray a large pot with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink.

Step 3
~3 min

Pour the Rotel tomatoes into a food processor and blend until slightly chunky.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the blended tomatoes to the pot with the chicken.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the cubed Velveeta cheese, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and taco seasoning to the pot.

Step 6
~3 min

Stir until the cheese is melted and the spices are well combined.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the black beans, red beans, chicken bouillon cube, and water to the pot.

Step 8
~3 min

Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir in the light sour cream.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve hot with tortilla chips.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preferred spice level.

For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup before adding the sour cream.

Top with your favorite taco toppings, such as shredded cheese, chopped onions, or avocado.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The soup can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of cornbread.

Serve with a fresh salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Mexican Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food dish in the United States.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl Parties
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Game Day
Potluck
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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