Keto Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe
CHICKEN FAJITA SOUP
Author: https://kaseytrenum.com/low-carb-chicken-fajita-soup-keto-friendly
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3.5 hours
Yield: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth (this is to pour over chicken in slow cooker)
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2½ tbsp homemade taco seasoning (recipe here or 1 packet of taco seasoning)
- salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook boneless skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low in a cup of chicken broth. Season with salt/pepper.
- When chicken is cooked through, remove from slow cooker and shred. (You can strain the leftover broth for the soup.)
- In a large saucepan, saute green pepper, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter until translucent.
- With a spoon, mash the cream cheese into the veggies so that it will combine smoothly as it melts.
- Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and taco seasoning.
- Simmer on low uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy hot!
- Optional: Top each bowl with shredded cheese, cilantro, green onions, avocado, and/or sour cream.
OPTIONAL:
Turn this 3-hour recipe into a 30 minute one by purchasing a rotisserie chicken from the food store or using pre-cooked chicken.
NOTES:
NUTRITION:
Calories: 306 | Fat: 17g | Carbohydrates: 8.2g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 26g