Description
This Chicken Chili Soup is a lighter, brothy version of classic chili made with tender chicken, beans, tomatoes, and warming spices. It’s hearty enough for dinner yet light enough to enjoy year-round. Serve with toppings like avocado, cheese, and tortilla chips!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additions:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded, rotisserie works great)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sliced avocado
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Tortilla chips or strips
Optional Toppings:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened (5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
- Bring soup to a simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Spicier: Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- Creamier: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream or cream cheese before serving.
- Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days; freezes up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop (One-Pot)
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg