Description
Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup is a flavorful, healthy dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices in one comforting bowl. Perfect for any occasion, this soup is easy to prepare, making weeknight dinners hassle-free. Enjoy it with crusty bread or cauliflower rice for a delightful low-carb twist. Gather your family around the table and savor the rich flavors together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice onion and slice bell peppers.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced chicken and spices; cook until chicken is lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add sliced bell peppers and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Squeeze lime juice just before serving and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg