Description
This Chicken Fajita Soup is a delicious and comforting Tex-Mex-inspired dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, black beans, and corn in a flavorful broth, this creamy soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Topped with fresh cilantro and shredded cheese, it’s a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Juice of 1 lime
For garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken to the pot and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, add bell peppers and onion. Sauté until tender, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ingredients: Return cooked chicken to the pot. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish soup: Stir in heavy cream and lime juice. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and cheese, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- This soup pairs well with tortilla chips or warm cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg