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chicken fajita soup

Chicken Fajita Soup

This hearty and flavorful Chicken Fajita Soup is packed with all the deliciousness of fajitas in a comforting bowl of soup. It's quick to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted corn drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire roasted tomatoes do not drain
  • 1 can (8 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 lime juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
  2. Add the diced yellow onion, green pepper, and red pepper to the pot. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are softened and slightly translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Return the chicken to the pot. Add the drained corn, rinsed black beans, undrained diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, fajita seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and turn off the heat.
  7. Stir in the lime juice. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro, and lemon wedges as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This soup is incredibly versatile! Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or jalapeños. It's also great for meal prepping and tastes even better the next day.
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