Best 7 Baja Chicken Soup Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and flavorful recipe for "baja chicken soup"? Look no further! This delightful soup, originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Baja California, Mexico, is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its rich, savory broth, tender chicken, and an array of aromatic spices. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the art of creating the perfect "baja chicken soup". Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the sunny beaches and warm hospitality of Baja California.

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BAJA CHICKEN SOUP (SLOW COOKER CHICKEN SOUP)



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This slow cooker chicken soup has amazing Tex-Mex flavors. If you want to add a bit more spice to the Baja chicken soup, don't remove the seeds and membrane from the jalapeno.

Provided by Wendy O'Neal

Categories     soups

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 oz Pacific Organic Tortilla Soup Base
4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
8 oz frozen corn
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz canned black beans, with liquid
1/4 tsp cumin
juice of 1 lime
optional toppings: red onion, cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, avocado, crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Squeeze in fresh lime prior serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 152 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1275 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

BAJA CHICKEN SOUP



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A delicious and healthy soup with chicken, a hint of lime and lots of baja flavor! A perfect cold weather slow cooker recipe!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Soup

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups chicken stock
1 large anaheim pepper (seeded and diced)
¾ cup white onion (diced)
juice of 1 lime ((about 1 ½-2 tablespoons))
5 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can sweet corn ((or 1 ½ cups frozen) )
2 medium avocados (diced or chopped into 1 inch pieces)
1 large roma tomato (diced)
½ cup cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)

Steps:

  • Add chicken stock, anaheim pepper, onion, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin to slow cooker and give it a stir to combine all ingredients. Place chicken in the broth and cook on low 6-8 hours.
  • Minutes before serving, remove chicken breast from slow cooker and place in a bowl. Shred chicken with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. Add black beans, corn, avocado, and tomatoes to slow cooker and stir to combine. Let cook 30 minutes more. Serve hot and top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 449 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAJA CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 30

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 medium red bell peppers, chopped (4 cups)
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
2 cups onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (32oz) carton 1/3 less sodium chicken broth
1 (28oz) can Kuner's® Diced Tomatoes (28oz) (do not drain)
2 (15.5oz) cans Kuner's® Kidney Beans, Dark Red (drained, rinsed)
1 (15.25oz) can Kuner's® Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
1/2 cup taco sauce
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 medium red bell peppers, chopped (4 cups)
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
2 cups onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (32oz) carton 1/3 less sodium chicken broth
1 (28oz) can Kuner's® Diced Tomatoes (28oz) (do not drain)
2 (15.5oz) cans Kuner's® Kidney Beans, Dark Red (drained, rinsed)
1 (15.25oz) can Kuner's® Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
1/2 cup taco sauce

Steps:

  • In large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onions and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly tender, stirring occasionally. Remove to large bowl. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same Dutch oven. Add chicken, salt, cumin, black pepper and red pepper. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in vegetables and all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Season to taste. Serving Suggestion: Serve over cooked rice. Top with sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Serving Size about 12oz each Nutritional Information Per Serving

BAJA BAKED CHICKEN CHEESEBURGERS



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The flavors of Baja California are showcased in this baked chicken burger.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jalapeno pepper, halved, divided
1 small red bell pepper, halved, divided
1 small red onion, halved, divided
2 pounds ground chicken
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon Mexican seasoning mix (such as Goya® Sazonador Total)
8 slices pepper Jack cheese
1 avocado, sliced
8 tablespoons Mexican-style sour cream, or to taste
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Slice 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, 1/2 of the bell pepper, and 1/2 of the onion into rings for topping. Set aside.
  • Combine ground chicken and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; season with adobo seasoning, cumin, and Mexican seasoning. Add remaining peppers and onion. Pulse until mixture is combined. Shape into 8 burgers.
  • Place burgers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place 1 slice of pepper Jack cheese on top of each burger. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno slices on top.
  • Spread Mexican sour cream onto each hamburger bun. Top with a chicken burger and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 422 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BAJA-STYLE CHICKEN BOWL



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For a little extra flavor, add the salsa while cooking instead of after.

Provided by mlreffey

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Bowls

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 ounces diced cooked chicken
½ cup frozen corn
1 red bell pepper, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup cooked brown rice
½ cup salsa
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, corn, and red pepper in hot oil until heated through and pepper is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon rice into 2 bowls, divide chicken mixture between the two bowls, and top each with salsa and Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 581.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BAJA CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Baja Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cat Berner

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell peppers or 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon oregano
1 cup frozen corn
2 chicken breasts, diced
3 cups chicken broth
14 ounces diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
sour cream
diced avocado
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large saucepan, brown in a little oil on all sides. Remove, and set aside.
  • Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno to pan. Saute until vegetables have softened. Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, and oregano to pan. Cook and stir another minute.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, corn, and chicken. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Top with any or all of the garnishes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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Cook up a big pot of this hearty soup on Sunday. Then, reheat and ladle up for lunches during the week! -Will Smith, Beebe, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 medium lime, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick saucepan, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute red pepper and onion until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, beans, corn, lime, jalapeno, black pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Stir in the tomato, green onions and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Roast the tomatoes before adding them to the soup. This concentrates their flavor and makes them sweeter.
  • Add a variety of spices to your soup. This will give it a complex and flavorful taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many variations of Baja fish soup, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of toppings. This will allow your guests to customize their bowls to their liking.

Conclusion:

Baja fish soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh seafood, and it is also a healthy and nutritious meal. With its bold flavors and customizable toppings, Baja fish soup is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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