Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
Creamy, cheesy, and spicy, this Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food with a twist, perfect for chilly evenings or indulgent cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, extra cheese, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and jalapeños until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in the cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the soup to thicken and become creamy.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crispy bacon, green onions, and extra cheese.
Notes
For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the jalapeños. Avoid boiling the soup after adding cream cheese to prevent separation. Double the recipe for meal prep or freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
Keywords: jalapeño popper soup, chicken soup, creamy soup, spicy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, keto soup