Chicken Fajita Soup
A flavorful and comforting Chicken Fajita Soup packed with vibrant flavors and colorful veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil, add onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Then add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Add the peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Season the chicken with fajita seasoning.
- Brown the chicken for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the black beans and optional jalapeños.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes on low heat.
- Finish with lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
This soup is great served with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, and crispy tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, fajita, soup, comfort food, Mexican