Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup is a delightful, hearty dish perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make soup features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a blend of spices simmered to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this flavorful soup warms you from the inside out and is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a slow cooker, layer the chicken breasts at the bottom. Add the diced onions, bell peppers, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, fajita seasoning, and chicken broth on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker. Stir in lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté the onions and peppers before adding them to the slow cooker. - Substitute chicken with turkey or add black beans for extra protein. - A sprinkle of cheese can enhance the creamy texture.