Description
Spicy Jalape?o Popper Chicken Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken with zesty jalape?os and rich cream cheese. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this soup delivers a delightful kick while warming your soul. With its vibrant flavors and easy preparation, it?s sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 fresh jalape?os, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onions, mincing garlic, and dicing jalape?os.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and saut? onions until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and jalape?os; cook for another minute.
- Push veggies aside, add chicken breasts to the pot, and pour in enough broth to cover halfway. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred it with two forks once cooled, then return to the pot along with remaining broth.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, followed by shredded cheddar. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg