Amazing Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup: 7 Tips
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with heat, this Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup brings the bold flavors of your favorite appetizer into a hearty one-pot meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken breasts, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 jalapeños, diced (with seeds for extra heat!)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup bacon bits
Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the diced jalapeños and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat and stir in the cream cheese and milk. Whisk until smooth.
5. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
8. Serve hot topped with bacon bits and chopped green onions.
Notes
If you want it spicier, leave the jalapeño seeds in. For a milder version, remove seeds and ribs.
You can make it vegetarian by swapping chicken for mushrooms and using vegetable broth.
Stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add milk when reheating if it thickens.