Description
Chicken Fajita Soup is a vibrant and hearty dish that brings together tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a medley of spices in a deliciously savory broth. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, delivering warmth and flavor in every bowl. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or crusty bread for a delightful meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup yellow or red onion, diced
- 2 cups fresh bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional), chopped
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the ingredients: Dice the onion and bell peppers; mince the garlic.
- 2. Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes). Add bell peppers and garlic; cook for another 2 minutes.
- 3. Cook the chicken: Stir in chicken breasts, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Sear until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- 4. Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5. Shred chicken: Remove cooked chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, then return it to the soup along with lime juice and cilantro.
- 6. Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg