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Chicken Chili Soup Recipe

Chicken Chili Soup Recipe

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4.8 from 24 reviews

A hearty, flavorful soup made with tender chicken, beans, vegetables, and chili spices. Lighter than a traditional chili but just as comforting—perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional for heat)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño until softened.
  2. Add shredded chicken, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir well.
  3. Season with spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  4. Stir in lime juice just before serving. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra richness, stir in ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt before serving.
  • Make it spicier by adding cayenne pepper or keeping jalapeño seeds.
  • Works great in a slow cooker (6 hours on low or 3 hours on high).
  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup, Chili, Main Dish
  • Method: Simmering, One-Pot
  • Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg