Chicken Fajita Soup

Time

6 Hours

Serves

8

Serving Size

1

Complexity

Easy

Calories

240

Carbs

6

INGREDIENTS

 

  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 4 bell peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces (make it pretty with different colored peppers!)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  •  6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
  • Double recipe of Fajita Seasoning Recipe
  • 24 oz chicken broth
  • 8 oz chunky salsa
  •  2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  •  1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or more, if desired)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional thickener: 1/2 tsp xanthan gum mixed with 1/2 tsp of olive oil

 

 

DIRECTIONS

 

  1. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, chicken thighs, broth, and fajita seasoning
  2. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is done
  3. About 30 minutes before serving, bring heavy cream and sour cream to room temperature
  4. Add salsa and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted
  5. Stir in heavy cream and then sour cream
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  7. Serve and enjoy