Description
Warm up with a delightful bowl of chicken fajita soup that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices in a rich broth. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or cozy afternoons at home. Bursting with flavor and visual appeal, this soup will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cups colorful bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green), sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers along with cumin and chili powder; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the seasoned chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg