Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup - Keto Recipes

Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup - Keto Recipes

from ketogenic.cookingpoint.net
20 min

If you love chicken fajitas but are following a keto or low carb diet, I’ve got the perfect alternative for

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 tbsp butter
  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 2 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • 2½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2½ tbsp homemade taco seasoning (1 packet of taco seasoning)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    When chicken is cooked through, remove from slow cooker and shred. (You can strain the leftover broth for the soup.)

  3. 3

    In a large saucepan, saute green pepper, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter until they are translucent.

  4. 4

    With a spoon, mash the cream cheese into the veggies so that it will combine smoothly as it melts.

  5. 5

    Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and taco seasoning.

  6. 6

    Simmer on low uncovered for 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add shredded chicken, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy hot!

  9. 9

    Optional: Top each bowl with shredded cheese, cilantro, green onions, avocado, and/or sour cream.