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A bowl of soup with chicken, sour cream, and tortilla chips

Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup

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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!
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican Inspired
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 449

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1580IU | Vitamin C: 35.3mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3.6mg