Name: Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup With Cream Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: tex-mex
Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (~1.5 lbs); 1 large red bell pepper, sliced; 1 large green bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; optional toppings: shredded cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, tortilla strips, lime wedges

Description

This creamy chicken fajita soup combines the bold flavors of fajitas with a velvety cream cheese base for a comforting slow cooker meal. Easy to prepare and perfect for chilly evenings, it delivers family-friendly warmth in every bowl.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (~1.5 lbs)

1 large red bell pepper, sliced

1 large green bell pepper, sliced

1 medium yellow onion, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

optional toppings: shredded cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, tortilla strips, lime wedges

Instructions

1. Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips and mince garlic.

2. Add chicken breasts, peppers, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir gently.

3. Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.

4. About 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred with forks. Return shredded chicken to the cooker.

5. Stir in softened cream cheese and shredded cheese until fully melted and smooth.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper or extra taco seasoning. For thinner soup, add more broth; for thicker soup, cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes.

7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with desired toppings before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: soup
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: tex-mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup

Keywords: creamy chicken fajita soup, crockpot soup, chicken fajita soup, tex mex soup, comfort food, slow cooker soup, easy weeknight dinner