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Chicken Fajita Soup

Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe

This Best-Ever Chicken Fajita Soup packs all the sizzling flavors of classic fajitas into a warm, comforting bowl. With tender chicken, vibrant peppers, smoky spices, and a zesty lime finish, it’s a quick, one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper
  • 1 Green bell pepper
  • 1 ib Boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 lime Fresh lime juice
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
  • optional Fresh cilantro
  • optional Avocado slices
  • optional Shredded cheese
  • optional Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil: in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and sear until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onions & peppers: in the same pot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Bloom the spices: by adding fajita seasoning and smoked paprika; stir for 30 seconds to unlock deep flavor.
  4. Add broth, tomatoes, beans, and corn: Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return chicken: to the pot and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked and flavors meld.
  6. Finish with lime juice: just before serving and garnish generously with cilantro.

Notes

  • Where Fire Meets Comfort: It begins with a sizzle,chicken meeting hot oil, kissed by smoked paprika and chili powder. The air fills with a warmth that’s more than heat; it’s anticipation. This isn’t just broth in the making; it’s a memory being built, one aroma at a time.
  • The Color of Flavor: Peppers arrive in a trio,red, yellow, green,like dancers stepping into rhythm. They soften just enough to release their sweetness, but still hold a snap, a reminder that freshness belongs in comfort.
  • A Broth with a Story: Tomatoes dive in, lending brightness, while cumin hums quietly beneath, grounding every spoonful in earthiness. The chicken returns, now tender, ready to share its richness with the broth that cradled it.
  • The Final Lift: Lime is the last whisper,not loud, but impossible to miss,pulling every flavor into focus. Garnishes aren’t just decoration; they’re an encore. A slice of avocado, a sprinkle of cilantro, a dusting of cheese,each one a choice, a personal signature.