Cheesy Chicken Fajita Soup | The Diary of a Real Housewife

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive than cheddar.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a budget-friendly protein option.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crackers

Crackers can provide a crunchy topping at a lower cost.

Warm 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Place diced chicken into the pot and cook until chicken is cooked through.

Remove the cooked chicken and set it aside.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pot.

Add diced bell peppers and diced onion to the pot; cook until tender.

Add the cooked chicken back into the pot.

Add Rotel and Velveeta cheese; cook until the cheese is melted.

Season with taco seasoning.

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Once the soup is warm throughout, it is ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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