Description
Dive into a bowl of Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup, where creamy broth meets tender chicken and vibrant jalapeños, topped with gooey cheddar. This soul-warming dish is perfect for chilly evenings, bringing excitement to your dinner table with every spicy bite. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s an ideal meal for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts along with cumin and paprika; sear until browned on both sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and shred the chicken using two forks right in the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Fold in chopped jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese until melted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg