Low Carb Mexican Chicken Soup
Dive into bold flavors with this hearty and satisfying Low Carb Mexican Chicken Soup! Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this vibrant soup combines tender shredded chicken, crisp zucchini, and nutrient-packed bell peppers in a savory, spiced broth infused with cumin, chili powder, and a hint of oregano. Fresh lime juice and fragrant cilantro add a zesty, herbaceous finish to every spoonful. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a low-carb profile, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Enjoy a delicious, guilt-free taste of Mexico that’s gluten-free, low carb, and bursting with flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
- 4 ounces green chilies, canned
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Return the chicken breasts to the pot and cover. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts from the soup, shred with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Add the diced zucchini to the soup and simmer for another 10 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
Stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.4 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4708 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 159.1 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 3731 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
