5.0 from 75 votes
Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup
Peppers, onions, and creamy cheese come together to make this delicious Chicken Fajita Soup. Topped off with a little sour cream and chips on the side, this is a bowl of southwest comfort food!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red pepper, sliced
- *Fajita seasoning 1 packet, or homemade recipe below
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken
Fajita Seasoning (combine and mix well):
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers, and red peppers. Cook until vegetables have softened and are starting to brown, about 8-10 minutes.Sprinkle with fajita seasoning.
- Add chicken broth, corn, diced tomatoes, and softened cream cheese. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cream cheese has completely melted.
- Stir in cooked chicken and 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese. Top with sour cream, tortilla chips, and chopped cilantro if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
1014mg
(42%)
Potassium
726mg
(21%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1580IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
35.3mg
(39%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
3.6mg
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1014mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1580IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 35.3mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.