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This Chicken Fajita Soup is loaded with tender chicken, peppers, onions, and bold spices! Has similar flavors like fajitas, but in cozy soup form. Easy, healthy, and ready in one pot!
Whenever I crave the sizzling flavors of restaurant-style fajitas but want something lighter, I turn to Chicken Fajita Soup. It is packed with bold flavors with smoky chicken, peppers, onions, and Mexican-inspired spices, but in a warm, cozy bowl that’s perfect for chilly nights and taste amazing!
I love topping it with tortilla strips, avocado, and a squeeze of lime, which makes it feel just as festive as ordering fajitas at our favorite Mexican Restaurant. It’s a soup recipe that always gets a big thumbs-up from my family, and I know it will become one of your go-to soups, too.
You may even like Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe, Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup or Crock pot Chicken Fajita Soup.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
- Chicken Breasts – Cut into bite-size pieces. You can substitute with chicken thighs, rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken
- Onion – Slice the onion evenly
- Bell Peppers, sliced – You can use any green peppers or red bell peppers
- Minced Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Diced Tomatoes – A can of Rotel is a great substitute
- Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes
- Fajita Seasoning – Use packet fajita seasoning or make Fajita Seasoning Recipe
- Ground Cumin – See Best Substitute for Cumin if you are out
- Chili Powder – See The Best Chili Powder Substitute
- Lime – Fresh lime juice is best
- For Serving – Tortilla strips, shredded cheese, hot sauce, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges, optional.
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How to Make Chicken Fajita Soup
Step 1 – In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Step 2 – In the same pot, add the onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Step 3 – Return the chicken to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, green chiles, fajita seasoning, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Step 4 – Pour in the lime juice just before serving for a fresh, tangy kick. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges, as desired. Enjoy!
Chicken Fajita Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion sliced
- 3 bell peppers sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 cans 14.5 ounces each diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 4 ounce diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime juiced
- For Serving: Tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges, optional.
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, green chiles, fajita seasoning, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Stir in the lime juice just before serving for a fresh, tangy kick.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges, as desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tips
- Cut Veggies Evenly – Slice peppers and onions into uniform strips so they cook evenly and keep that fajita-style look.
- Don’t Skip the Lime – A squeeze of fresh lime juice at the end brightens up all the smoky, savory flavors.
- Meal Prep Friendly – Make a big batch and portion it for lunches or quick dinners.
Variations Ideas
- Creamy Texture – Stir in ½ cup heavy cream or a block of cream cheese for a richer, creamy twist.
- Spicy – Add jalapeños, chipotle peppers in adobo, or cayenne pepper for more heat.
- Vegetarian Fajita Soup – Replace chicken with black beans or roasted vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, corn, and sweet potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Recommendations
Chicken Fajita Soup is delicious served on its own. But here are some of our favorite side dishes that pair perfectly with this soup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simmer uncovered to reduce liquid, or mash some beans into the broth for a creamier texture.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Yes! Cool completely, portion into freezer-safe containers, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating in the fridge.
Reheat on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium heat. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave.
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Amazing Flavor and so easy to make!