Description
Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty lime in a warm, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly nights or quick weeknight dinners, this soup is not only comforting but also low in carbs, making it an ideal choice for those watching their intake. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, every spoonful invites you to savor the moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 2 limes
- Fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and bell peppers; cook until soft.
- Add chicken to the pot and brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; add canned tomatoes with juice and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg