Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 1/2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
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1 large white onion, diced small
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1 large green pepper, diced small
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3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried chipotle peppers
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1 quart chicken stock
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14 ounces tomatoes, diced (Fire Roasted Tomatoes works best)
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1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsly choppped
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fresh lime juice
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avocado
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monterey jack cheese, grated
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tortilla chips, crushd
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green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken with fajita seasoning.
- In a medium stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat, then sauté chicken in batches until brown.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat remaining oil and sauté onions, green pepper and garlic for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in chipotle flakes and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes on medium-high heat or until onions are lightly browned and limp.
- Return chicken to pot and add chicken stock, followed by tomatoes.
- Bring to boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the cilantro and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, squeeze lime over top and garnish with avocado, grated Jack cheese, chopped green onions or crushed tortilla chips.