Hearty Chicken Taco Soup
A flavorful, high-fiber soup packed with tender shredded chicken, beans, corn, and zesty tomatoes. Easy to prepare in bulk for quick, nourishing meals all week.
Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Alyssa + Lila
Alyssa created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
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Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
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Instructions
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Next: Place 2 lbs (907g) of boneless skinless…
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Place 2 lbs (907g) of boneless skinless…
Place 2 lbs (907g) of boneless skinless chicken breast into a large slow cooker or heavy soup pot.
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Add 1 diced large onion
Add 1 diced large onion, 2 tbsp of taco seasoning, 15 oz (425g) drained black beans, 16 oz (450g) chili beans, two 10 oz (283g) cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies, two 15.25 oz (432g) cans of drained whole kernel corn, 6 oz (170g) tomato paste, and 2 cups (475ml) chicken broth.
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Stir gently to combine all ingredients
Stir gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the tomato paste dissolves into the broth.
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Cover and cook on low heat for…
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and registers 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.
Look for: the chicken is tender and registers 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer
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Remove the chicken breasts to a plate
Remove the chicken breasts to a plate, shred using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Stir well and let simmer uncovered for…
Stir well and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to bring the flavors together.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Ladle 1
Ladle 1.5 cups per serving into warm bowls and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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