Description
One-Pot Chicken Fajita and Rice Soup is a delicious and hearty meal that combines the flavors of fajitas with the comfort of soup, all made in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving, optional)
- Shredded cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the uncooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added spice, include sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce when cooking the vegetables.
- Substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg