Chicken Fajita Soup
A vibrant, zesty soup that combines comfort food with bold flavor, perfect for chilly weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fajita seasoning
- 1 can Black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Fresh Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle with oil. Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle in the fajita seasoning and stir well. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and mix in the beans. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the pot and stir in chopped cilantro right before serving.
Notes
This soup can be adapted with different vegetables or spices. Enjoy as leftovers as the flavors deepen overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: soup, chicken fajitas, comfort food, easy recipe, Mexican soup
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