Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe
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Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe
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Chicken fajita soup is light in calories but loaded with LOTS of bold, savory and zesty flavors! You'll love this delicious, low-fat, gluten-free recipe with an easy low-carb option.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 red onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces black beans (drained)
- 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 fajita seasoning packet
- 1/2 cup brown rice, optional
- Possible Garnishes: reduced fat cheese, scallions, avocado
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Instructions
- Place a large sauce 6-8 quart pot over medium heat. Add the oil, chopped bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes to soften.
- Add whole chicken breasts, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, 1 fajita seasoning packet, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. If adding rice, stir it in with an additional 2 cups of water. Bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Use tongs to remove the cooked chicken breasts. Allow the soup to continue simmering to fully cook the rice, another 10-15 minutes. Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes, then shred with two forks.
- Once the rice is tender, add the shredded chicken back to the soup. Taste, and salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- This soup has a nice light fajita flavor. If you like a more robust soup, use the fajita packet + 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 fresh chopped jalapeno.
- For a low carb option, omit the brown rice.
- Leftovers: This skinny chicken fajita soup recipe makes a large batch (about nine cups!) Enjoy it tonight, and include it in your meal prep for the week. Leftovers will keep well for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- To Freeze: Place it in an airtight container, wrap that container in a layer of aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- When ready to use, protect the texture by letting it thaw in the fridge overnight and come to room temperature before rewarming.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.5cups
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
1021mg
(43%)
Potassium
696mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
351IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1021mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 696mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 351IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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