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Crockpot Chicken Fajita Soup

Crockpot Chicken Fajita Soup: Your Cozy Dinner Solution

This Crockpot Chicken Fajita Soup is a cozy dinner solution that combines smoky chicken with bell peppers and onions for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Chicken (breasts or thighs) cut into sizable chunks
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers (red, green, or yellow) thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Fajita Seasoning adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 can Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth add more if the soup is too thick
For Brightness and Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice add before serving
  • 1 cup Cilantro omit for those who dislike cilantro
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt (optional) dairy-free option: coconut milk
  • 1 medium Avocado (optional) for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash and thinly slice your chosen bell peppers and onion. Cut chicken into sizable chunks to absorb flavors.
  2. Combine & Layer: In the crockpot, layer the chicken, followed by the sliced vegetables, fajita seasoning, fire-roasted tomatoes, and chicken broth.
  3. Cook Thoroughly: Cover and set to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, avoiding excessive stirring.
  4. Finish & Serve: Shred the chicken, stir in lime juice, and garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and avocado.
  5. Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add more broth or water, then stir and warm through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and adjust consistency as needed.

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