This Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup is rich, smooth, and full of flavor. Loaded with bell peppers, onion, corn, and shredded chicken, it’s a comforting recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Soup Recipe
If you love Mexican-style flavors, this soup combines everything you enjoy about chicken fajitas into a warm, creamy bowl. It’s packed with shredded chicken, colorful bell peppers, onion, corn, and a tangy tomato-chile mix for depth.
The broth becomes decadent when finished with half-and-half and shredded cheese, creating a silky, satisfying texture. This is an easy, family-friendly meal that comes together quickly and reheats well.
Ingredients
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breast works best.
- Bell Peppers: Red, orange, or yellow peppers add sweetness and color.
- Onion: White onion is traditional, but any onion will do.
- Corn: Canned, frozen, or fresh corn all work.
- Rotel: Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles for a bit of heat.
- Salsa: Use your preferred chunky salsa for flavor and texture.
- Fajita seasoning: You can substitute taco seasoning if that’s what you have on hand.
- Half and half: Equal parts milk and heavy cream if half-and-half is unavailable.
- Fiesta blend cheese: Any shredded cheese you enjoy will work.
How to make Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup:
Step one: In a large pot combine chicken breasts, sliced bell peppers, chopped onion, corn, Rotel, salsa, and chicken broth. Stir in the fajita seasoning until evenly distributed.
- Tip: This version omits beans, but you can add drained and rinsed beans if you prefer them.
Step two: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.
Step three: Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Step four: Stir in half-and-half and shredded cheese. Cook on low for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
Optional Toppings
Top the soup with any of the following to add texture and freshness:
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Chopped cilantro
- Extra shredded cheese
- Diced avocado
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Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (skinless and boneless)
- 3 cups bell pepper
- 1 cup onion
- 15 oz corn (1 can)
- 10 oz Rotel (1 can)
- 1 cup salsa
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 oz fajita seasoning
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 cup fiesta blend shredded cheese
- Optional: cilantro and tortilla chips for topping
Instructions
- Add chicken breast, bell pepper, onion, corn, Rotel, salsa, and chicken broth into a large pot. Stir in the fajita seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in half-and-half and shredded cheese. Cook on low for 10 more minutes, until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy. Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Optional Toppings
Some favorite toppings to add texture and brightness:
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Chopped cilantro
- Extra shredded cheese
- Diced avocado
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 38 g
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Protein: 31 g
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Fat: 13 g
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