Friday, June 22, 2012

Chicken Taco Soup



4 large chicken breasts
2 cans whole kernel corn
2 cans zucchini in tomato sauce
1 can pinto beans
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg ranch dressing
1 small can tomato sauce
2T chili powder
1T olive oil

For Quick Evening Preparation:
Place olive oil in large pot and sear chicken breasts on medium to high for 2 minutes on each side.  Chicken will still be pink in the middle.  Put remaining ingredients in the pot.  Cover and simmer on medium for  20 minutes.  Remove chicken and shred.  Return chicken to soup and simmer an additional 25 minutes. 

For Regular Preparation:
Place all ingredients (chicken raw) into pot and simmer on low for 2 hours.  Remove and shred chicken as stated above and simmer an additional hour.

For Crockpot Preparation: 
Place all ingredients in crockpot.  Stir and set crockpot for 6 or 10 hours depending on your schedule.

This recipe is delicious!! Enjoy!