Let the machine do all the work for you in this delicious chicken fajita soup that's oozing with spicy flavors. If you love chicken fajitas, this soup variation is what you need!
It's less time-consuming and super easy to prepare by throwing all the chicken fajita soup ingredients into the slow cooker for several hours to slowly infuse the irresistible soup.
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⭐ Why this recipe works
All the Mexican flavors come together and work seamlessly in soup form with this delicious chicken fajita soup recipe.
It uses the same flavorful ingredients associated with the classic Mexican chicken fajitas with cooked chicken breast, fajita seasoning, colorful bell peppers, corn, black beans, all delicately put together in soup form with the aid of a slow cooker.
The recipe is entirely foolproof that any home cook can make without any cooking skills, as the slow cooker does all the work for you, giving you plenty of free time to do other stuff while the soup gently cooks over several hours.
Chicken fajita soup has the best of both worlds with sweet and spicy flavors throughout and has become a family favorite in my house for lunch or dinner.
It's the perfect soup for devouring during the colder winter conditions and the best way to enjoy chicken fajitas without the mess and time-consuming cooking process.
🍽 The ingredients
Jalapenos: You can use mild or hot jalapenos; it all depends on your spicy level. Just make sure to take the seeds before dicing them.
Chicken breasts: Please use fresh chicken breast from the butchers if possible, rather than packaged, and make sure it is skinless and boneless. You could also use a rotisserie chicken and strip the chicken breast from it.
Tomatoes: I always use fresh diced tomatoes for soups to produce a stronger flavor. Use a good quality variety of tomatoes.
Substitutions
Like all soup recipes, the ingredients can be substituted for equal alternatives.
Seasonings
The main seasonings for this soup are fajita or taco seasoning to provide that authentic Mexican flavor.
If you are running out of taco seasoning, you can combine 1 teaspoon chili powder and ½ teaspoon cumin for the perfect substitution.
🔪 How to make
Chicken fajita soup made in a slow cooker is absolutely delicious. Learn how to make it with my simple instructions and top tips.
Making this delicious soup is easy. All you need to do is combine the veggies, chicken, chicken stock, herbs, and spices in the slow cooker, switch it on and let the machine do the work.
Preparations
- Chop the onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and both bell peppers.
- Drain and rinse the black beans.
Cooking instructions
Step 1
Drizzle some olive oil into the slow cooker, turn to high heat, add the peppers, onion, and jalapeno, cooking for about 20 minutes or until just beginning to soften.
Step 2
Add the remaining ingredients, combine well and turn the heat to low.
Step 3
Cook for about 6 hours.
Step 4
Remove the bay leaf and the chicken pieces. Shred the chicken with a fork and cooked the shredded chicken for another 30 minutes.
Step 5
Serve immediately.
Garnish suggestions: sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, green onions.
💭 Cooking and expert tips
- Add the salt and pepper to the mixture once the beans are tender (usually after an hour). Adding salt too early will slow the softening process.
- Make sure to thoroughly rinse the beans to take away any bits of dirt or stones. Completely submerge them in the broth.
- To make tortilla chips, heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook each tortilla for 30 seconds on each side. Cut them into strips and serve at the side of the soup for dipping.
📖 Recipe variations
These two variations are just as delicious and made using the same method.
Vegetarian tortilla soup
If you want to have this excellent soup in vegetarian form, just omit the chicken and chicken broth for more black beans and vegetable broth. It tastes just as delicious.
Beef fajita soup
It's hard to choose between beef steak and chicken breast in this soup.This beef version uses quality steak like sirloin or rump, and when it's cubed and slow-cooked for several hours in the slow cooker, it melts in your mouth. The soup also uses beef broth instead of chicken.
🥗 What to serve with
Chicken fajita soup is a hearty soup that's filling on its own, or you can pair it with some of these tasty side dishes.
Roasted corn
Nothing says Mexican food like fajitas and roasted corn on the cob brushed with melted butter. You would have to flip a coin to see which would be eaten first in my house.
Jalapeno cornbread
Lovers of cornbread will no doubt fall in love with this spicy variant with sharp cheddar cheese. Jalapeno cornbread is the perfect side dish for dipping in the tasty fajita broth.
Rice
Rice is a staple side dish to accompany any Mexican meal. Serve plain white fluffy rice or traditional Mexican rice to compliment the chicken fajita soup.
🙋 Frequently asked questions
Is chicken fajita soup unhealthy?
No, because it is not as heavy on the stomach as some soups, and the ingredients are slow-cooked to make it easier to digest. It's a perfectly balanced meal the whole family can enjoy.
Is chicken fajita soup good for an upset stomach?
Yes, broth-based soups like chicken soup help combat upset stomachs by replenishing your body with minerals, proteins, and fluids.
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🧊Storing and ♨️ reheating
Chicken fajita soup keeps well in the fridge or freezer once it has cooled completely and tastes even better the next reheated.
Fridge
Store any leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Freezer
Transfer the leftover soup to an airtight container for up to 2 months in the freezer. Thaw it overnight in the fridge when you want to reheat it.
Reheating
Pour the leftover soup into a saucepan and reheat it over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken is hot.
👪 Serving size
This chicken fajita soup cooked in the slow cooker will quickly give you 8 to 10 serving bowls. Depending on the size of your slow cooker, you could scale up to cater to larger crowds.Winter conditions demand a delicious bowl of chicken fajita soup, and once you try it, you will think so as well!
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📋 Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red pepper - sliced
- 1 green pepper - sliced
- 1 medium onion - sliced
- 1 jalapeño - seeded and diced
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 packet fajita mix seasoning
- 5 chicken breasts - skinless and boneless sliced
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 jar salsa - chunky
- 1 cup corn - frozen
- 15 oz black beans - drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch cilantro - minced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Put the oil in your slow cooker and turn to high. Add the pepper, onion and jalapeno and allow to cook for about 20 minutes, or until just beginning to soften.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stir well and lower the heat to low. Cook for about 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard, then remove the chicken pieces with tongs and shred with a fork. Return the chicken and cook for another 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar and crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
- Add the salt and pepper to the mixture once the beans are tender (usually after an hour). Adding salt too early will slow the softening process.
- Make sure to thoroughly rinse the beans to take away any bits of dirt or stones. Completely submerge them in the broth.
- To make tortilla chips, heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook each tortilla for 30 seconds on each side. Cut them into strips and serve at the side of the soup for dipping.
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