This Instant Pot Taco Soup is a quick and easy weeknight dinner packed with bold Mexican flavors. Loaded with beef, beans, corn, and spices, it’s perfect topped with cheese, sour cream, and avocado for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
The Best Taco Soup Recipe
One of my favorite memories as a mom is of our daughters coming home on a chilly late fall afternoon, while our son, still just a toddler, stood at the window waiting for them. The moment they passed the big bush in our yard and came into view, he would light up with pure excitement, bouncing with joy until they walked through the door. That year felt like the happiest season for our little family. The girls would scoop him up in hugs, and that night we all gathered around the table with steaming bowls of taco soup topped with crunchy chips.
It’s funny how the simplest, most ordinary days become the ones we treasure most. There’s something about a pot of soup on the stove that feels grounding and safe. I honestly think every family should make soup at least once a month during the school year! Kids go through so much, and soup has a way of bringing comfort, warmth, and calm to the whole house.
Instant Pot Taco Soup Ingredients
This hearty taco soup is loaded with beef, beans, corn, and bold taco flavors. It’s quick to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings.
- Olive Oil: Adds richness and helps brown the beef and onions.
- Ground Beef: Provides hearty, savory flavor as the base of the soup. Can swap for ground chicken or ground turkey.
- Onion: Adds sweetness and depth to the broth.
- Corn: Brings a touch of natural sweetness and texture.
- Pinto Beans: Adds protein, fiber, and heartiness. Can swap for black beans or kidney beans.
- Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies: Adds a mild kick and bright tomato flavor.
- Diced Tomatoes: Provides a rich, savory tomato base for the soup.
- Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix: Adds creamy, tangy flavor for extra depth.
- Taco Seasoning: Gives the soup classic taco spices and a flavorful punch.
- Beef Broth: Creates a savory, flavorful liquid base for the soup. Swap with chicken broth in a pinch.
Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a warm, comforting bowl that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Note: This recipe calls for dry ranch seasoning, not ranch dressing. Ranch seasoning usually comes in small packets and can be found in the spice aisle.
How to Make Taco Soup in an Instant Pot
This easy taco soup is packed with bold flavors and ready in no time using your Instant Pot or slow cooker.
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If you’re craving a creamy and indulgent chicken casserole, then this cheesy chicken and rice casserole is a must-try! Made with juicy chicken, fluffy rice and lots of cheese, it’s a family favorite!
Growing up my mom made, and still does make, the best casseroles. I don’t care that it’s 2025 and people are worried more about kale pureed into overnight oats, casseroles feel like home and I’m always a fan of an easy chicken and rice recipe for dinner. We call this one angel chicken casserole in our house and it’s based off of two recipes, the crockpot chicken and rice recipe and Mom’s famous Busy Day Casserole recipe.
Typical angel chicken is a creamy sauce with chicken served over angel hair pasta, but I decided to transform the flavorful saucy chicken into a casserole by combining it with rice. It is total comfort food and full of delicious homey flavors! It’s called “angel chicken” for a reason…it tastes like heaven!
Ingredients for Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
If you have some leftover chicken or bought a rotisserie chicken at Costco but aren’t sure how to use it, this recipe is a great option. You only need a few pantry staples to make this hearty and irresistible casserole recipe:
- Cream Cheese: I recommend using full fat or possibly 1/3 less fat but avoid fat free for the best texture and flavor.
- Butter: adds richness and flavor
- Cooked Chicken: diced or shredded (I use rotisserie from Costco)
- Cooked Rice: I use 1/3 wild rice and the rest white rice.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: I use my homemade recipe, but feel free to use a can of condensed soup if you want.
- NOTE: You can swap for cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup if needed.
- Garlic: adds flavor
- Good Seasons Dry Italian Dressing Mix: You can find this at the grocery store on the salad dressing aisle next to the other salad dressing packets.
- Chicken Broth: helps keep the casserole moist as it bakes
- Colby Jack Cheese: Some goes in the casserole and the rest gets sprinkled on top for extra cheesiness.
- Salt and Pepper: adds flavor
- Fresh Parsley: Don’t skip this! This is a creamy, cheesy and rich dish and the parsley adds the tiniest bit of brightness I think the casserole needs.
The measurements needed for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.