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Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe


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  • Author: Recipes Tasteful
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A cozy and flavorful Chicken Fajita Soup that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a spicy kick from jalapeño and chipotle adobo sauce. This hearty soup is packed with fajita flavors, making it the perfect comfort food for any day of the week.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups chopped bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with green chilis, undrained
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1.5 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (start with half a lime and taste test)

Instructions

 

  1. In a pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Toss in the onion, bell pepper, and diced jalapeño. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken breasts, tomatoes with green chilis, chicken broth, chipotle adobo sauce, and juice from half a lime. Stir well.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken, shred on a plate, and return to the pot. Stir well, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust lime juice to taste.
  • Add extra jalapeño or chipotle sauce for more spice.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg