Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
A warm and comforting spicy jalapeño popper chicken soup, enriched with bacon and creamy cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cubed)
- 3 jalapeños (diced)
- 6 slices of bacon (chopped)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crisp, then remove and leave the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and jalapeños.
- Add the cubed chicken and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate the cream cheese and cheddar, stirring until melted.
- Simmer for a few more minutes and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or cornbread, and top with extra cheese and crispy bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg