Best Chicken Jalapeño Soup Quick Recipes

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JALAPEñO POPPER CHICKEN SOUP



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All the flavors of your favorite fried appetizer come together in this jalapeño popper chicken soup recipe. The chicken gives this main dish soup and extra boost of protein. You'll have this pot of cheesy goodness ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Annie Peterson

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bacon, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 - 4 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
0.5 cup chopped green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
0.333 cup all-purpose flour
2 14.5 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
2 cup shredded deli-roasted chicken breast
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, cut up and softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1.5 cup purchased garlic croutons, lightly crushed

Steps:

  • In a 4- to 5-qt. Dutch oven cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 3 Tbsp. drippings in pot. Add bell pepper and jalapenos. Cook about 5 minutes or until peppers are just tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 1 minute more.
  • Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth and half-and-half. Bring to boiling, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken. Return mixture to boiling; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Place cream cheese in a medium heat-proof bowl. Slowly stir about 1/2 cup of the hot broth mixture until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir cream cheese mixture and cheddar cheese into chicken mixture until melted. Reserve about 1/4 cup bacon for topping; stir remaining bacon into soup. Top servings with crushed croutons and reserved bacon. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped green onion, chopped jalapenos, and/or shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 1054 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 38 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g

JALAPENO CHICKEN



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Given to me by a friend who loves to experiment with recipes. A little kick of Southwestern cooking. Not too spicy, but can be made so with a little bit more jalapeno or other spices for an extra bit of 'kick.'

Provided by RTKB4

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
2 limes, juiced
½ jalapeno pepper, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub chicken pieces with the mixture, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, blend chicken broth, honey, lime juice, and jalapeno. Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Place chicken in the preheated oven and cook about 15 minutes. Begin basting periodically with the chicken broth mixture. Continue cooking 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 944.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH JALAPENOS



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easy to make soup with a zip! Recipe from a friend who has some great recipes from family originating in texas...(I am from buffalo/niagara falls ny area)

Provided by jellyko

Categories     Stocks

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 cups water
12 teaspoons chicken soup base (or bouillon)
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped celery
1 large onion, finely chopped
8 ounces egg noodles (or marina pasta, like rice or orzo)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapenos
1 lb shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Place 12 cups water and 12 teaspoons chicken soup base into pot.
  • Add cut up vegetables and bring to boil. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
  • Add pasta/rice and cook 10 minutes untils noodles tender.
  • Add lemon juice, parsley, jalapenos and cooked chicken and simmer 10 or more minutes to blend flavors and heat chicken.
  • (next day you can add more water with equal parts chicken soup base if more broth needed if noodles soak it up as it sits).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.8, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 79.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 12.7

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