Description
This Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked meal featuring tender shredded chicken simmered with diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and taco seasoning. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this soup combines the savory spices of fajitas into a comforting broth, garnished with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
For Serving/Garnish
- Sour cream, as desired
- Shredded cheddar cheese, as desired
- Chopped cilantro, as desired
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, taco seasoning, minced garlic, chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper into a 6-quart crock pot. Stir gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, allowing the chicken to cook through and become tender.
- Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crock pot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the soup. Stir thoroughly to blend the shredded chicken with the flavorful broth and vegetables.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro according to your preference. Serve immediately and enjoy a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content.
- For a dairy-free option, omit sour cream and cheese or use dairy-free substitutes.
- To make this recipe quicker, opt for high setting on crock pot for 3-4 hours, but low and slow cooking enhances flavor and tenderness.
