Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup recipe combines creamy richness, shredded chicken, and a fiery kick from fresh jalapeños. It’s the perfect cozy and hearty chicken soup with bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar—ideal for weeknights or comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving some bacon fat.
- In the same pot, add butter and sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeños until soft.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the shredded chicken and let it heat through.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese. Stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer gently for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon and extra jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg