This Easy Tex-Mex Chicken Black Bean Soup a flavorful soup perfect for a chilly evening or during a cold winter night. The ingredients for this easy chicken soup are easy to find at the grocery store.
Step #1. To prepare the Tex-Mex seasoning mix, combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir to combine. **See note about storing your Tex-Mex seasoning.
Step #2. Get your cutting board and cut the vegetables. Add olive oil, garlic, onion, and red bell pepper to a large, high-sided skillet set over medium heat.
Sprinkle two tablespoons of the Tex-Mex seasoning mix on top and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender and start to develop some color.
Step #3. Add fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, bay leaves, and chicken broth and stir to combine. Transfer chicken breasts into the skillet so they are completely submerged in the liquid.