Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and spicy soup that combines the flavors of jalapeno poppers with tender chicken, making it a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 jalapenos, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the diced onion and jalapenos to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
- Feel free to adjust the heat by using more or fewer jalapenos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg