Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup
I love experimenting with new low carb/keto recipes. Especially when they are easy and my entire family enjoys the finished product. Since I’m a very busy mom of 4, I am always looking for ways to change up a recipe I currently already make that we love into something a little different. It helps me not to get in a dinnertime rut. Otherwise, I end up cooking the same things week after week. My family loves my Queso Soup recipe. In fact, my kids ask for it all the time. So, I thought why not change out the ground beef for chicken and a couple of other changes to make Chicken Fajita Soup instead. My 13-year-old daughter really enjoys cooking with me, so I grabbed her yesterday afternoon and we got to work. The finished product was delish, so much so that my 2-year-old ate it for dinner last night and lunch today. If you’ve got a 2-year-old, you know how opinionated they can be about their meals. Ha!
I begin this recipe with boneless skinless chicken in the slow cooker. It isn’t necessary to make it this way, it just makes my life easier around dinner time to have the chicken already cooked. Also, if you prefer a different cut of chicken feel free to make substitutions that best suit your needs.
Sauteeing the onion and bell peppers in butter brings out the incredible flavor for this Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup.
Homemade taco seasoning is full of flavor without additives.
Once all the ingredients are in the pan simmer on low for so that the cream cheese melts completely and that all of the different spices and flavors are infused together.
Yum! My entire family loves this soup.
Toppings are everything! You could also add jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, or fresh avocados.
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How to Make Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup
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Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup {Keto Friendly}
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth this is to pour over chicken in slow cooker
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning recipe here or 1 packet of taco seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook boneless skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low in a cup of chicken broth. Season with salt/pepper.
- When chicken is cooked through, remove from slow cooker and shred. (You can strain the leftover broth for the soup.)
- In a large saucepan saute green pepper, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter until they are translucent.
- With a spoon mash the cream cheese into the veggies so that it will combine smoothly as it melts.
- Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and taco seasoning.
- Simmer on low uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Add chicken, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
- Optional: Top each bowl with shredded cheese, cilantro, and/or sour cream.
Nutrition
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Trish says
What is the serving size?
Kasey says
I didn’t measure, I just divided it into equal servings
Geneva says
Can I use half and half instead of HWC or does the HWC thicken?
Kasey says
I’ve only made this recipe as is so I’m not sure.
Mary says
What is a SINGLE serving size? 1c? Can a salad be added w it?
Kasey says
I just divide it evenly into the number of servings listed but I don’t measure it. It is up to you whether you add a salad or not depending.
Betsy says
This is fabulous! Full of flavor w homemade taco seasoning, slightly spicy. 2lbs chicken is quite a bit. Maybe do 1.5 next time or add more stock and cream so there’s a bit more broth for that amount of chicken. This soup eats like a meal though and I like that! Topped w cheese, sour cream, cilantro, Avacado ( but it really didn’t need the Avacado) bc it was great and chunky as is!
Kasey says
Great suggestions! Thanks! Glad you loved it.
Kari says
if our family can’t have dairy, think we could swap the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream for coconut milk? Suggestions on amount…
Kasey says
I’ve never cooked with coconut milk so I can’t say for sure. You’ll just have to test it. Thanks!
Amanda says
If do this substitution you’ll likely need to thicken it with xanthum gum or some keto friendly thickener. Or puree a portion of the soup to make it denser,creamier.
Monu says
Yes you can use coconut milk or coconut cream! It is fantastic! I get cans of coconut cream at Trader Joe’s.
Cindy says
Would it be “bad” to add black beans? It’s 12 net carbs for 1/2 C. A serving would be less than that I think. Would it still be considered low carb?
Kasey says
That is totally up to you and what fits into your lifestyle. While Black Beans aren’t “keto friendly” necessarily, I say to each person their own.
denise says
Hey, friend. I searched keto chicken fajita soup & yours was the first one! 🙂 I really need you to do instant pot recipes for these crock pot ones! ha! 😉 This looks great! Thanks!!!
Kasey says
Yay! Thank you, Google! lol I do need to do that! It is on my list. Thank you!
Cait says
Are you supposed to drain the cans of tomatoes before adding them??
Kasey says
I do not drain them first.
Julie Rose says
I am new to Keto and was looking for new recipes so I wouldn’t get bored with eating same meals day in and day out. So thankful to find your website! Made the Chicken Fajita soup yesterday and LOVE it!! The Broccoli & Cheese Soup is next on my list. Thank you Kasey
Kasey says
So glad you loved it! I hope you enjoy the Broccoli & Cheese Soup too! It is one of my favorites for sure.
Lisa Moore says
I made the soup it was great except very spicy. Can you suggest something to make it not so spicy?
Kasey says
I think Rotel has a mild option. If it is still too spicy perhaps try using a can of diced tomatoes without spices.
Megan Warner says
Made this and it turned about amazing I cooked my chicken in water first and used that as my chicken broth in my soup definitely turned out super delicious. I omitted the chicken broth from this recipe because all my broth had sugar in it
Kasey says
So glad you loved it and made it work for you.
Regina says
Did you use a bell pepper ? If not, what kind do you use?
Kasey says
Yes
Christianne says
Just made this for meal prep and the house smells amazing and it tastes even better! So excited to eat this!
Kasey says
Awesome! I’m so glad you loved it.
Linda says
Can you freeze this soup.
Kasey says
I’ve never tried but should be OK.
Kacie says
This.Is.Heavenly!!!!
My pickiest of picky kids LOVED it! This is my new favorite
Kasey says
Wow! That is a huge compliment! So glad you both enjoyed it.
Darlene says
This appears to be gluten free also. Is it?
Kasey says
I would double check the ingredients just to make sure if you need gluten free for some kind of allergy. I wouldn’t want to tell you wrong.
Susan says
Made this tonight..I did use chopped up cabbage, but followed the rest of your recipe. The cabbage needed to be used which is my reason for including it. The result was delicious..even with my silly addition. Thanks for all your Keto recipes..I have tried others and all have been so good..Appreciate your creativity!
Kasey says
Fantastic! So glad it worked for you. Thank you for your kind words of support!
Cheryl says
I just made fajita soup tonight. Doubled the recipe for my husband and I we will probably be eating this all week, and still freeze some for another day. Lol
Kasey says
Awesome! Glad you liked it! Leftovers are a life-saver!
Debbie Farris says
Can’t wait to try!
Eve says
Do we thaw out the chicken before placing it in slow cooker??
Kasey says
I do not use frozen chicken in the slow cooker. I always thaw it first.
Luanna says
Made this just now and it’s amazing! So glad to find your site. Thank you for all your recipes. Plan on making many more.
Kasey says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it. You are so very welcome.
Jacqueline Coutch says
I need ideas on making thickness for gravy
Kelly Johnston says
This is so delicious. I don’t like green peppers so I used red instead, and I actually made it in the instant pot. So so good!!’ My daughter loves it too!
Kasey says
Perfect! So glad you loved it!
Samantha says
Do you think it would turn out to make the whole thing in the crockpot?
Kasey says
I would not unless you add the heavy whipping cream and cream cheese after the chicken is finished slow cooking. So often dairy products break down in a slow cooker.
Lisa says
Oh my gosh! So much flavor!! I made your taco seasoning and I will never go back!
Kasey says
Awesome! So glad you love it!
Bobbie says
How many servings does this make? I am trying to meal prep for the week and planning ahead.
Kasey says
The number of servings is listed on all of the recipe cards.
Andrea says
What is the serving size for these nutrition facts?
Kasey says
I just divide it evenly by the number of servings, which is listed on the recipe card. I don’t measure exactly.
Linda reis says
Oh it s yummy! Thank you!
Kasey says
So glad you loved it!
Melissa says
So I just made this and it turned out absolutely wonderful! I forgot to put it in the cream cheese so I added sour cream and shredded cheddar on the top of my Bowl of soup wonder how much of a difference that makes in the carb and fat content?
Kasey says
Awesome! So glad you loved it.
Kara says
Could you please confirm, is the nutritional and value per serving or for the full 8 servings?
Kasey says
Per serving.
Kevin says
Absolutely loved this recipe. I made it for my diet and my parents ended up loving it too! I used hot and spicy taco mix to give it a kick. For toppings I used lime juice, sour cream, a little shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro leaves. Will make again for sure! Thanks for the recipe!
Kasey says
Glad you enjoyed!
Elizabeth says
Ok maybe this is a silly question….but why taco seasoning instead of fajita seasoning?
Kasey says
It is what I used to test the recipe and it turned out perfectly. Feel free to sub in fajita seasoning if you’d like.
Jenny says
So good I could cry! I made it twice in a row 😉
Kasey says
Glad you loved it, Jenny!!
Jennifer says
This is so good that I had to make it twice in the same week because the kids requested it! Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Kasey says
Glad y’all enjoyed!!