Description
Chicken Fajita Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines the vibrant tastes of bell peppers, spices, and tender chicken in a warm, hearty broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup is easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep, ensuring delicious leftovers for days. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful blend of spices that warms you from the inside out while bringing family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in diced chicken, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until chicken is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and tomatoes; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in sliced bell peppers. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice into the soup and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg