🥑🌶️ Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Soup – Tastes Like a Hug in a Bowl 🤗🍲

When the craving for comfort hits, this Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup delivers BIG flavor without the carbs. 🥳 Imagine all the sizzling goodness of chicken fajitas – tender chicken, smoky peppers, onions, and spices – transformed into a rich, creamy soup that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day.

It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends at home. 🏡✨

✨ Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 🧈
• 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, diced 🍗
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🫑
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 🧅
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 tsp chili powder 🌶️
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cups chicken broth 🍲
• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened 🧀
• 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
• Salt & black pepper, to taste 🧂
• Fresh cilantro + lime wedges for garnish 🌿🍋

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Sear the Chicken

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook until golden. Remove and set aside. 🍗✨

2️⃣ Sauté the Veggies

In the same pot, add bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant – just like fajitas sizzling in a skillet. 🌶️🧅🔥

3️⃣ Spice It Up

Stir in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Toast the spices for 30 seconds to release their bold flavor. 🌟

4️⃣ Make It Creamy

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add cream cheese (cut into cubes) and stir until melted and smooth. Then stir in heavy cream. 🥛🧀

5️⃣ Finish the Soup

Return chicken to the pot. Let it simmer for 5–10 minutes until everything is creamy and well combined.

6️⃣ Garnish & Serve

Ladle into bowls, top with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and maybe a little shredded cheese or avocado. 🥑✨

🌟 Pro Tips

• Add sliced jalapeños 🌶️ for extra heat.
• Swap chicken for shrimp 🦐 or leftover turkey 🦃.
• Serve with keto tortillas or low-carb chips for dipping.

🥂 Final Thoughts

This Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Soup is everything you want in comfort food: rich, flavorful, and soul-warming, without the heavy carbs. 💛

It’s like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket – but in soup form. 🥣✨