0 from 387 votes
Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe
Looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal? Look no further than our Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup – a hearty dish that will leave you wanting more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken, cooked/shredded *you can use rotisserie chicken to save time
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 20 oz diced tomatoes w/ green chilies *I used 2 cans mild Rotel
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 packet fajita seasoning *you can use taco seasoning if preferred
- toppings of choice: sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado, etc
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add in the onion, garlic, and green pepper and allow to simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese to the pot and mash around a bit to incorporate.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (and juice from can), chicken broth, whipping cream, and fajita seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add in the cooked chicken and stir.
- Serve with toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- *You can use 2-3 tbsp. of this seasoning in lieu of the packet, its a favorite...https://amzn.to/2LEyWoV
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
1151mg
(48%)
Potassium
699mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1151mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.