Description
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup is a creamy and flavorful delight that takes comfort food to the next level. This rich soup features tender chicken, zesty jalapeños, and a touch of cream cheese, all simmered to perfection. Ideal for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, each spoonful wraps you in warmth and satisfaction. Serve it alongside crusty bread or tortilla chips for a meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and dice jalapeños (consider wearing gloves).
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in chopped jalapeños and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat slightly before stirring in cream cheese until melted.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring until fully incorporated.
- Mix in sour cream and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg