Description
One-Pot Chicken Fajita and Rice Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines the flavors of fajitas with hearty rice and beans in a comforting soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 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 the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, stir in the rice, corn, and black beans. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the soup has thickened.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, and add a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added spice, include diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper when cooking the chicken.
- Substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg