Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Freezer Meal

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup wit Rotisserie Chicken is a quick, easy method to make a tasty dinner. This taco soup uses leftover chicken or cooked, rotisserie chicken making it easy to dump and go ahead of a busy day. It can also be prepped as part of a freezer cooking day and stored in the freezer until ready to serve.

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is the best soup to serve on a cold and chilly day, it’s the epitome of set it and forget it, plus a wonderful way to use up leftover chicken. This soup is packed with hearty vegetables, beans, and shredded chicken. It’s best served with Doritos or Tortilla Chips.

What ingredients do you need for Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup?

• Cooked and Shredded Chicken
• Taco Seasoning
• Black Beans
• Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
• Chicken Broth
• Corn
• Doritos or Tortilla Chips
• Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup:

1. Add all soup ingredients into the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
4. Carefully remove the lid and serve with chips and toppings.

What type of chicken should you use for this soup recipe?

This chicken is made with cooked and shredded chicken. The best shortcut is to use leftover chicken or shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken. Chicken thighs work the best for a tender chicken.

Tips for Making Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup:

• Make it Spicy – Use jalapeno or red chili pepper flakes to make this soup spicy. The recipe card as written is for a mild soup.
• Freezer for Later – This soup freezes well, freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, add the frozen soup to the slow cooker with additional broth or water and warm up on low for 3-4 hours.
• Make it FAST with Rotisserie – Cut down on all the prep time by using leftover chicken or rotisserie. It can also be made in less than 10 minutes in the pressure cooker.
• Best to Serve with – This soup pairs so well with Doritos of Cheesy Tortilla Chips. We also love it with Late July Lime Tortilla Chips and shredded cheese.

Freezer Meal Instructions:

This soup is perfect to prep for the freezer with cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.

Using a freezer-safe storage bag, place all ingredients inside the bag using cooked chicken. Seal the bag, label it, and place it flat in the freezer.

When ready to serve, defrost overnight, then pour the contents of the bag into a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

If you have already cooked the soup, the leftovers can also be stored in the freezer. Use this same method with the leftovers; however, when ready to serve, warm up for 3-4 hours.

If you are freezer prepping, be sure to try out this Slow Cooker Italian Roast and Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki Freezer Meal too!

This easy, set-it-and-forget Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is a go-to recipe for a busy weeknight! It’s also a great, frugal meal for the family. Make double and then have leftovers for the next day too!

If you enjoy this recipe then you will also love this version of Slow Cooker Beef Taco Soup!

More Slow Cooker Soup Recipes:

• Chicken Tortellini Soup Slow Cooker (Gluten-Free Optional)

• Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

• Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup

• Easy Slow Cooker Ham and Lentil Soup Recipe