Description
A creamy, cheesy soup that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers with tender shredded chicken, striking a balance between spicy and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup jalapeños, diced (fresh or pickled)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and diced jalapeños, cooking for a few more minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and well combined.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is mixed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Adjust the heat based on your spice preference and feel free to experiment with different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg