This Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup is a fiesta in your kitchen! It’s a hearty and flavorful soup that’s packed with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a medley of beans and corn, all simmered to perfection in a zesty fajita-inspired broth. This soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a fun and festive gathering.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavorful and Hearty: This soup is bursting with the bold and zesty flavors of fajitas, making it a satisfying and comforting meal.
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, this soup practically makes itself!
- Versatile: You can customize this soup with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create this delicious soup:
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless, and cut into strips for quick cooking.
- Fajita seasoning: Adds a blend of spices for that classic fajita flavor.
- Poblano pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper: Diced, for color, flavor, and a bit of heat.
- Onion: Chopped, for sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Diced tomatoes & green chilies: Adds flavor and a touch of heat.
- Diced tomatoes: Adds richness and texture.
- Black beans and ranch style beans: Drained, these add protein and a hearty texture. You can substitute cooked pinto beans for the ranch style beans.
- Corn: Canned or frozen, for sweetness and a pop of color.
- Chicken stock: Forms the base of the flavorful soup.
Note: You’ll find the complete list of ingredients, along with their exact measurements, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
For Garnish:
- Avocados: Chopped or sliced, for a creamy and healthy topping.
- Cheddar cheese: Shredded, adds a cheesy finishing touch.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup
Step 1: Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker
Add the chicken strips, fajita seasoning, diced peppers, chopped onion, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced tomatoes, black beans, ranch style beans (or pinto beans), corn, and chicken stock to your slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
Step 2: Cook and Season
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more fajita seasoning if desired.
Step 3: Garnish and Serve
Just before serving, top each bowl with chopped or sliced avocado and shredded cheddar cheese.
Pro Tips for Making the Recipe
- Sear the chicken (optional): For a richer flavor, you can sear the chicken strips in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Adjust the spice level: Use more or less fajita seasoning to control the heat.
- Add toppings: Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, fresh cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.
How to Serve Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup
- Cozy Weeknight Meal: This Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup is perfect for a warm and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Party Food: Serve it in small bowls or mugs for a fun and festive party appetizer.
- Lunchbox Friendly: Pack leftovers for a delicious and convenient lunch.
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. The soup is even better the second day!
Reheating
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of bean?
Yes, you can use other types of beans, such as kidney beans or cannellini beans.
Can I make this soup vegetarian?
Yes, you can omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also add extra vegetables, such as diced zucchini or mushrooms.
Can I cook this soup on the stovetop?
Yes, you can! Follow the stovetop instructions in the recipe notes.
How can I make this soup spicier?
Use a spicier fajita seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the soup.
There you have it! A flavorful and easy-to-make recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!
PrintSlow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s loaded with tender chicken, a variety of colorful vegetables, and a blend of spices, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Produce
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups onion, chopped
- 2 avocados, chopped or sliced (for garnish)
Protein
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken, cut into strips
Pantry
- 1.27 ounces fajita seasoning
- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes & green chilies
- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 15-ounce can black beans
- 15-ounce can ranch style beans (or cooked pinto beans)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 quart chicken stock
Dairy
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (for garnish)
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
- Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients except cheese and avocado to a slow cooker.
- Cook: Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Season and Serve: Taste and add more fajita seasoning if needed. Just before serving, top with avocado and cheese.
Stovetop Method
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and peppers, and sauté until softened.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken strips and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Simmer: Add remaining ingredients (except cheese and avocado) to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Top with avocado and cheese before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- This soup tastes even better the next day!
- For a spicier soup, add more fajita seasoning, diced jalapeños, or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you don’t have fajita seasoning, you can use a blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg