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Spicy Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe - Chicken Fajita Soup: savor this flavorful paleo recipe, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. Easy slow cooker preparation fo

Spicy Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe

Chicken Fajita Soup: savor this flavorful paleo recipe, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. Easy slow cooker preparation for maximum taste.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-inspired
Servings 6
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups bone or vegetable broth
  • 2-3 chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, diced (red, white, or yellow is fine)
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1-2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

Instructions
 

  • Pour 5 cups of bone or vegetable broth into a slow cooker and set to cook for six hours.
  • In a skillet, sauté chicken breasts in a few tablespoons of coconut oil until they begin to turn white and release juices. Break them into desired serving sizes.
  • Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Drain the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, sauté 4 cloves of pressed garlic and 1 diced onion until the onions are translucent.
  • Transfer the sautéed garlic and onion to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Add 1 finely chopped jalapeño pepper.
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, and 2 bay leaves. Cover and cook.
  • With 1-2 hours of cook time remaining, add the sliced bell peppers and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  • Once cooking is complete, remove the bay leaves. Serve in bowls topped with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

- For the most tender chicken, ensure it's cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before shredding or breaking apart.
- If the soup seems too thick, add a splash more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Store leftover chicken fajita soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.