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A bowl of vibrant fajita chicken soup filled with shredded chicken, chopped bell peppers, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro, topped with a slice of lime, placed on a wooden surface with a spoon and green sauce on the side.

Fajita Chicken Soup

A one-pot meal packed with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, and bold fajita spices. Cozy, hearty, and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 6 bowls

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven or Large Pot
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes with juice
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed

For the Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving

  • avocado diced
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • lime wedges
  • tortilla strips store-bought or homemade
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips seasoned with salt, pepper, and half the fajita seasoning. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add a splash of oil if needed. Sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until slightly softened and charred, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and jalapeño; sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add remaining fajita seasoning and stir to coat veggies.
  • Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the pot along with juices. Simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  • Stir in lime juice, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve with toppings of choice.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend 1 cup of soup and stir it back in. This soup is excellent for make-ahead meals and freezes well. Top each bowl to your liking!
Keyword chicken soup, fajita soup, one pot meal