Mexican Chicken Soup: Easy Comfort Recipe for Cozy Nights
A warm and comforting Mexican Chicken Soup recipe perfect for those chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- Add chicken breasts, broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add lime juice, avocado, and cilantro just before serving.
Notes
- Add more spices for extra heat if desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg