Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup, where creamy goodness meets zesty jalapeños. This delicious dish combines tender chicken, vibrant spices, and rich cheeses for an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends, it’s sure to delight everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 680g)
- 2 medium fresh jalapeños (diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (960ml)
- 8 oz cream cheese (226g)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (200g)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Dice the jalapeños (wear gloves to avoid irritation).
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add garlic and jalapeños; cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and broth to the pot, bringing it to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot along with cream cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until fully incorporated.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg