Chicken Fajita Soup: An Easy, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Delight
A comforting and delicious soup that combines the flavors of chicken fajitas in a warm, hearty dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Top with avocado or cilantro for extra flavor.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Soup, easy recipes, weeknight dinner