Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup

By StacyP

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Ingredients

• -2 Tbsp Butter
• -1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• -1/2 green pepper, sliced
• -1/2 red pepper, sliced
• -Fajita season packet OR homemade recipe below
• -2&1/2 cups chicken broth
• -1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• -1/2 to 1 cup frozen corn, or canned
• -1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• -1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• -1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• -2 cups cooked chicken
• FAJITA SEASONING - combine and mix well
• -1 tbsp cornstarch
• -2 tsp chili powder
• -1 tsp salt
• -1 tsp paprika
• -1 tsp white sugar
• -1/2 tsp onion powder
• -1/2 tsp garlic
• -1/4 cayenne pepper
• -1/2 tsp ground cummin

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers, and red peppers. Cook until vegetables have softened and are starting to brown, about 8-10 minutes.Sprinkle with fajita seasoning.

2. Add chicken broth, corn, diced tomatoes, and softened cream cheese. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cream cheese has completely melted.

3. Stir in cooked chicken and 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese. Top with sour cream, tortilla chips, and chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1014mg 42%
Potassium 726mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin A 31.6%
Vitamin C 42.8%
Calcium 16%
Iron 19.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.