Whole30 Mexican Chicken Soup

Warm up with this flavorful and hearty Whole30 Mexican Chicken Soup, a satisfying one-pot meal packed with vibrant veggies, tender chicken, and bold spices. Perfect for clean eating, this wholesome soup is brimming with diced tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, zesty lime, and a touch of heat from jalapeño and cayenne. Simmered to perfection in a savory chicken broth, it delivers a comforting depth of flavor while staying gluten-free, dairy-free, and compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Garnished with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, this nutrient-rich soup is a delicious way to enjoy Mexican-inspired cuisine while sticking to your healthy lifestyle. Ready in just under an hour, it’s ideal for meal prep or a cozy family dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 1.5 pounds, boneless and skinless, cubed chicken breasts
• 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 small, seeded and diced jalapeño
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 juiced lime
• 1 sliced avocado

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic, red and green bell peppers, and sliced carrots. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until peppers are softened.

Step 4

Add cubed chicken breasts to the pot. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and diced jalapeño. Mix well.

Step 6

Season the soup with ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with avocado slices and additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2739.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1768.6

Total Fat 58.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 559.2mg	0%
Sodium 5666.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 233.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 463.0mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 3171.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 53.2%

Carbs: 17.1%