High Protein Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

This Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is one of those WW meals that my whole family will devour. Everyone enjoys Taco Tuesday, gets in a good dinner, and is a high-protein soup as well! Trust me, this is great for meal prep in the winter and fall months as well.

I started making this back when I was on the Weight Watchers program. Over the years, this was a low point or zero points on the plan. I personally love that it is easy to prep and that the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. I am a firm believer that the flavor of slow cooking is the way to go! And the beans are an excellent fiber source!

A Note From Jenny

When starting any healthy lifestyle, consult a doctor to address any personal health concerns. Some things can only be addressed medically and by a professional. Blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and hormones checked at a physical before starting and at least once a year, as these all can affect an active lifestyle.

With so many different programs, such as Weight Watchers, Keto, and macros, it can be hard to know what to pick. (If you’re interested in Weight Watchers, you can sign up -> here and sign up for $10/month for 10 months.)

I personally use the app Myfitnesspal to track my food.  I use macros and focus on High Protein (calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates) and rotate through cuts and maintenance calories. (Use a calculator like this -> here)  . I did WW for years, but now that I am more maintenance, with cuts throughout the year, and focusing on mobility with strength training. There is no right or wrong answer, as all bodies are different.

Weight Watchers Chicken Taco Soup Recipe Ingredients: 

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Cumin
• Tomato Sauce
• Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Seasoning
• Kernel Corn 
• Diced Green Chilis Peppers– you can do mild or spicy green chiles 
• Taco Seasoning-I used my homemade one -> here
• Pinto Beans
• Diced Tomatoes– or Rotel tomatoes work 
• Chicken Broth– Use a low-sodium broth that scans at 0 points for Weight Watchers or low calories.
• Black Beans
• Red Beans

How To Make WW Chicken Taco Soup:

In a large stockpot, bring water to a boil on the stovetop. You will want enough water to cover your chicken breasts. The water will be used as broth for your soup.

Bring your stockpot to a boil.

Add your seasonings, broth, and chicken breasts to the pot when the water comes to a boil.

Allow the pot with the mixture to boil for about 45 minutes until the breasts are fully cooked.

Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them. You can do this with a Kitchen Aid mixer, a hand mixer, or meat claws.

Spray your crockpot with a nonstick spray or use a liner, and start to open up all your cans. 

In a strainer, strain your canned corn and beans.  

Rinse the beans and corn, then place them in the crockpot.   This will remove excess starch from them.

Place your shredded chicken in the crockpot, then add diced peppers, tomato sauce, and tomatoes.

Slowly add the broth from your pot until your crockpot is full. If it seems necessary, add more water later.

*If you want, you can add more taco seasoning for tons of taco flavor, but younger kids may find it “spic.y”*

Give the soup a good stir in the crockpot and set it to low or medium heat.

Cover the crockpot and allow your soup to cook on low for at least four hours!!

Serve and enjoy!

What To Serve On Top Of Chicken Taco Soup:

• Sour Cream 
• Cheese
• Tortilla Chips

Other Ingredients For Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

• Leftover 2 Ingredient Chicken Taco Meat (made with salsa and chicken)
• Canned or Ground Chicken
• Ground Turkey
• Chopped Onion or Onion Powder 
• Ground Beef
• Bell Peppers
• Paprika
• Cilantro
• Salt
• Kidney Beans
• Chili Powder 
• Garlic powder
• Jalapeno

Macros For Chicken Taco Soup

When made following the recipe card, the macros are 362 calories, 34 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, and 30 grams of carbs. Adding toppings will change the macros. Be sure to use your own calculator, as brands can vary in calories and nutritional information.

How To Store Leftover Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup 

Once the soup has cooled properly, you can move on to how you are storing the leftovers. I tend to sort them into meal-prep-sized containers to store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.

How To Reheat Leftover Taco Soup 

Remove from the fridge and cook in the microwave.  The cook time will vary with how your microwave heats.  You can cook on the stove top or put it back in a small crockpot.

If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge or defrost in the microwave. Heat in the microwave, on the stove, or in a crockpot.