Creamy Crockpot Chicken Fajita Soup

Ingredients

1 cup diced onion

4 bell peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces (use assorted colors for visual appeal)

2 garlic cloves, minced

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 packet or homemade recipe of fajita seasoning mix

24 ounces chicken broth (add more as needed to adjust consistency)

8 ounces chunky salsa (use additional salsa for extra heat)

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

½ cup sour cream (or more if preferred)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional thickener:

½ teaspoon xanthan gum mixed with ½ teaspoon olive oil, or

1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water or broth

Add the Base Ingredients:

Place the diced onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, chicken thighs, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning into the crockpot.

Slow-Cook:

Cook on Low for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Prepare the Dairy:

About 30 minutes before serving, allow the heavy cream and sour cream to come to room temperature.

Incorporate Salsa and Cheese:

Stir in the salsa and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is fully melted.

Add the Creams:

Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the sour cream until smooth and well combined.

Season and Serve:

Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Combine Ingredients:

Add the diced onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, chicken thighs, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning to the Instant Pot.

Pressure Cook:

Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.

Perform a quick-release once the cooking cycle is complete.

Prepare the Dairy:

While the soup cooks, bring the heavy cream and sour cream to room temperature.

Finish the Soup:

After releasing the pressure, remove the lid. Stir in the salsa and shredded cheddar until melted.

Add the Creams:

Stir in the heavy cream, followed by the sour cream, mixing until smooth.

Season and Serve:

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!