Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup 🌶️🍲

Warm up with this Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup, packed with bold flavors and a creamy texture. It’s the perfect blend of spicy jalapeños, tender chicken, and rich cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.

🛒 Ingredients:

1 pound chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

4 cups chicken broth

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 cup cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup milk

1 cup fresh jalapeños, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Optional toppings: extra cheese, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream

📝 Directions:

In a large pot, combine the shredded chicken, chicken broth, minced garlic, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Add the chopped jalapeños, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk to the pot. Stir well until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.

Season the soup with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and allow it to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you prefer a thinner soup, add more chicken broth or milk.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and your choice of optional toppings like extra cheese, crushed tortilla chips, or sour cream.

Total Time:

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes