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A bowl of Chicken Fajita Soup topped with shredded cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream, and lime wedges. Surrounded by avocado, more lime, extra tortilla strips, and a colorful striped napkin on a marble surface.
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Chicken Fajita Soup

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 - 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $23.03, $2.88 per Servings

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

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add 2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 sliced large onion, and 3 sliced bell peppers. Cook until the chicken is browned and the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add 2 cans diced tomatoes, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 can diced green chiles, 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the juice from 1 lime.
  • Serve warm with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges if desired.

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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

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1234mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2254IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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