Easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe for a Healthy Low Carb Dinner
Low carb chicken taco soup that's easy, healthy, and high protein. Perfect quick dinner idea for keto and low carb lifestyles.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) — or use rotisserie chicken to save time
- 1 tablespoon olive oil — avocado oil works great too
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes — fire-roasted adds a smoky depth
- 1 can 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning — or make your own with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese softened — this makes the broth creamy and rich (optional but highly recommended)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese — for topping
- Fresh cilantro sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and avocado — for serving