Spicy Fiesta Chicken Soup: Authentic Mexican Flavors!

Try this Mexican-inspired chicken soup if you are tired of plain old chicken soup. Adding avocado is a must. We also add some grated cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼poundsskinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2tablespoonstaco seasoning mix, divided

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • ½cupchopped onions

  • ½cupchopped celery

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 3(14 ounce) canschicken broth

  • 1cupwater

  • 1cupdiced tomatoes

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh cilantro

  • 1cupshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1cupcrushed tortilla chips

  • 1avocado – peeled, pitted and diced

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Lay chicken breasts evenly onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix.

  3. Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow to cool enough to handle, then shred or cut into strips.

  4. While chicken is cooking, warm oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions and celery in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Add remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, cumin, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

  5. Add chicken, tomatoes, and cilantro; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve soup hot topped with cheese, tortilla chips, and avocado.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
21%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
1368mg
59%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
29g
Vitamin C
10mg
49%
Calcium
175mg
13%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
565mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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