Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup {Keto Friendly}

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If you love chicken fajitas but are following a keto or low carb diet, I’ve got the perfect alternative for you-this Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup! It has all the same delicious Mexican flavors without all the carbs from the tortillas! It is the perfect keto soup comfort food recipe for a delicious gluten-free, low carb and meal. 

Pot of chicken fajita soup with a wooden spoon in the pot

How to make 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- like my Queso Soup recipe. So, I thought, why not change out the ground beef for some shredded chicken and add some Mexican spices to the mix! The result is a deliciously creamy, flavorful soup that is high in protein and low in carbs!

Make sure to check out more keto soup recipes in my recipe index for quick and easy meal ideas.

Chicken Fajita Soup Ingredients:

Cooking and shredding your chicken is what takes the longest, so if you have your chicken pre-shredded and ready to go, this recipe is super quick!

  • Chicken breasts- I will make my shredded chicken using my slow cooker in advance in bulk. This speeds this recipe up big time!
  • Chicken broth– This is the base of the soup and adds lots of flavors. It is also used to cook your chicken in your crockpot.
  • Green peppers, onions, garlic– Low carb veggies give this fajita soup nutrients and lots of added flavor!
  • Cream cheese, heavy cream, butter- These fats will add richness to your soup as well as creaminess.
  • Taco seasoning- I like to use my homemade keto seasoning since store-bought seasoning packets contain some non-keto ingredients.

Steps for making your chicken fajita soup:

chicken breasts in a crock pot with chicken broth

Step 1: I begin this recipe by preparing the chicken so it is easy to shred later. I add boneless skinless chicken breasts to my 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. You could also use a rotisserie chicken if you like!

chopped peppers, onions and garlic simmering in a pot with a wooden spoon

Step 2: Saute the onion and bell peppers in butter to bring out the incredible flavor in your chicken fajita soup.
chicken fajita soup in a pot with taco seasoning

Step 3: Add in some homemade taco seasoning if you are following a strict keto diet. I like to make my seasoning in bulk and keep it in my pantry.

low carb chicken fajita soup cooking in a pot with a spoon

Step 4: Once all the ingredients are in your pot, simmer on low so that the cream cheese melts completely and that all of the different spices and flavors are infused together.

overhead shot of low carb chicken fajita soup with shredded cheese and cilantro in bowl

Step 5: Garnish with more shredded cheese and freshly chopped cilantro leaves! Serve hot!

Other chicken fajita soup toppings

Toppings are everything, so feel free to have fun topping your fajita soup! Make sure you keep your toppings low in carbs and keto-friendly! Here are some toppings I like to add to my soup:

  • sliced jalapenos
  • a dollop of sour cream
  • guacamole or fresh avocado slices
  • more diced tomatoes
  • freshly chopped cilantro
  • more shredded cheese
  • freshly chopped green onions
  • sliced black olives
  • lime wedges

How to get this fajita soup on the table quicker!

If you are super busy and do not have time to wait for your chicken to cook, I suggest you do one of two things.

1. Speed up the process by purchasing a rotisserie chicken from the food store. The chicken is already cooked, so all you need to do is cut off the breasts and legs and shred/chop that up to add to your soup. This will cut your cooking time by more than half!

2. Cook shredded chicken in advance in bulk. Then portion it out into one pound baggies and freeze them. This way, you can quickly defrost your chicken a few hours or the night prior and have it ready to go! This saves you lots of money, too, and can be used for many other shredded chicken recipes like my Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole (w/ Cauliflower). How to make crockpot shredded chicken is a life-saver to save time! Check out Keto Meal Prep Ideas to save you time for more helpful tips like this.

keto soup in a white bowl with shredded chicken and tomatoes in a spoon

Variations to this Easy Keto Soup Recipe:

  • Instead of 3 fresh garlic cloves, use 1 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Substitute the fresh onion for 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • Add celery, cauliflower rice, spinach, or kale to make the soup a bit more hearty

Is this Recipe for Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup Dairy-Free?

Often get asked about dairy-free keto recipes. As is, this recipe is not dairy-free as it contains several ingredients such as butter, cream cheese, and heavy whipping cream that are all dairy products. There are dairy-free options of cream cheese that I have seen at the grocery store. Many people sub sugar-free coconut cream made from coconut milk for heavy whipping cream and coconut oil can be subbed for butter. Personally, I haven’t tried any of these substations and cannot give a personal recommendation of how it would taste, but I did want to offer dairy-free options.

How to Store this Keto Chicken Soup Recipe:

It can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. It can be frozen in a freezer-safe container, but the soup’s texture may change when it thaws due to the high dairy content.

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Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup {Keto Friendly}

If you love chicken fajitas but are following a keto or low carb diet, I've got the perfect alternative for you-this Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup! It has the same delicious Mexican flavors without all the carbs from the tortillas in a filling keto soup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

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 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 the shredded chicken, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy hot!
  • Optional: Top each bowl with shredded cheese, cilantro, green onions, avocado, and/or sour cream.

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Notes

Options for speeding up this recipe:
  • Option 1: Turn this 3-hour recipe into a 30 minute one by purchasing a rotisserie chicken from the food store. The chicken is already cooked, so all you need to do is cut off the breasts and legs and shred/chop that up to add to your soup!
  • Option 2: Cook shredded chicken in advance in bulk. Then portion it out into one pound baggies and freeze them. This way, you can quickly defrost your chicken a few hours or the night prior and have it ready to go the day of! This saves you lots of money, too, and can be used for many other shredded chicken recipes like my Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole (w/ Cauliflower).

Other chicken fajita soup toppings

Toppings are everything, so feel free to have fun topping your fajita soup! Make sure you keep your toppings low in carbs and keto-friendly! Here are some toppings I like to add to my soup:
  • sliced jalapenos
  • a dollop of sour cream
  • guacamole or fresh avocado slices
  • more diced tomatoes
  • freshly chopped cilantro
  • more shredded cheese
  • freshly chopped green onions
  • sliced black olives
  • lime wedges

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 21.9mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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low carb chicken fajita soup in a bowl/pot with a spoon.

 

329 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    KASEY
    hi kasey..
    This is my 2nd time in your blog. I love so much your low-carb soup ideas and recipes. I have applied the ideas yesterday. It’s delicious. All are everything except color.
    Did you use any artificial colors in your items? I will try to follow all of your recipes and ideas. I’m a great fan of your blog.
    Totaly thanks for your ideas.

    1. Hi, no, I do not use any kind of artificial colors in any recipe. Glad you are a fan of the blog. Thankss for taking the time to comment.

  2. 5 stars
    My mom and I tried tried this recipe last night and loved it. Thanks for sharing! Anything with chicken in it I’m dying to try!

    1. The number of servings is listed at the top of the recipe card. I use that number to divide the recipe evently.

  3. When you enter the nutritional values, is that for one serving? What is one serving (1cup/2 cups).

    Thanks!

    1. THe number of servings is listed at the top of the recipe card, I divide it evenly by that number. I don’t measure exactly.

    1. The nutritional info is located at the bottom of the recipe card. The number of servings is listed at the top of the card. I divide it evenly into that number of servings for the nutritional info for each serving.

  4. 5 stars
    Love this soup! Making it for the first time this year and I can’t remember if I drained the tomatoes or not and the recipe doesn’t say 🙁

  5. I love this soup! Making tonight for the first time since last year and I can’t remember if I drained the tomatoes and the recipe doesn’t say 🙁

  6. Hi Kasey, I’ve made this yummy recipe several times. Today I was thinking of making the entire recipe in the slow cooker. I would saute the veggies in butter and then add them in. Seems like it should work. What do you think?

    1. Possibly. I haven’t personally tested it in the slow cooker so I can’t say for sure. I do know that dairy products can begin to breakdown when cooked over a long period of time so most people add those ingredients at the end.

  7. 5 stars
    Love this chicken but I don’t want keto friendly. Actually I want to gain my weight, can you please suggest me high carbs and protein friendly diet.

    1. I am not a health coach but a recipe developer and food blogger. I would suggest consulting with a nutritionist.

  8. 5 stars
    Love this “LOW CARB CHICKEN FAJITA SOUP”, this one seems so delicious ,will love to make these . Thanks for sharing.

  9. 5 stars
    Never heard about this Fajita Soup, I only know about simple Soup , that is boiled chicken Soup. Will love to make this . Thanks for sharing this one.

  10. 5 stars
    Love the recipe but I omitted the cream cheese so I could freeze half of it. Do you think I can add it back in once I reheat it?

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