Description
Chicken Fajita Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly evenings, combining tender chicken with vibrant peppers and a zesty broth. This easy-to-make recipe delivers bold flavors in every spoonful, perfect for cozy family dinners or game nights. Serve it with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable fiesta in a bowl that warms both heart and belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and golden brown (3-5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and season generously with taco seasoning. Cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, stir in bell peppers, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the pot. Stir well and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Just before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice into the soup.
- Serve hot with toppings like avocado or tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg