Description
Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty spices in a warm broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make soup is not only delicious but also low in carbs, making it a guilt-free choice for family dinners or meal prep. With each spoonful, enjoy a fiesta of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 green), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado (diced)
- Fresh cilantro (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Sauté the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the pot along with any juices.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes before serving hot topped with diced avocado and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg