Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup, an easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests at gatherings, this soup is both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy the comforting aroma as it simmers, and savor each spoonful that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in sliced bell peppers, cumin, and chili powder; cook until peppers soften (3-5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg