Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup
If you love the bold flavors of sizzling fajitas, this Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup is about to become your new favorite comfort meal. It’s packed with tender shredded chicken, colorful bell peppers, warm spices, and a rich creamy broth—topped with cool sour cream and fresh herbs for the perfect balance.
This soup is cozy, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent—basically everything you want in one bowl.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- Black beans or corn
Toppings
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onions
- Lime wedges
- Shredded cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the Veggies
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2️⃣ Build the Flavor
Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
3️⃣ Add Chicken
Stir in shredded chicken and let simmer for 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
4️⃣ Make It Creamy
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5️⃣ Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of lime.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with tortilla chips or warm tortillas
- Pair with a simple avocado salad
- Add extra lime for a fresh citrus kick
📊 Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~350
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 20g
- Sodium: ~540 mg
✨ Flavor Tip:
This soup tastes even better after sitting for a few hours—the fajita spices really deepen and blend beautifully.