Description

This Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup is rich, smoky, and soul-warming—perfect for a quick dinner or cozy weekend meal. Tender shredded chicken, roasted poblano peppers, sweet corn, and a luxuriously creamy broth come together in this easy recipe. It’s packed with bold flavors, simple to make, and naturally gluten-free. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, comforting lunch options, or a healthy soup that satisfies, this dish has you covered. It’s one of the best food ideas for chilly nights or when you need a comforting bowl of goodness. Great for easy dinners, healthy snacks, or even meal prep for busy weeks.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 large poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and chopped

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

1 cup heavy cream

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Roast the poblano peppers under a broiler until charred, about 6–8 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover, steam for 10 minutes, then peel and chop.

2. In a large pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the shredded chicken and chopped poblanos to the pot and mix.

5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. Stir in the cream, cream cheese, and corn. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until cream cheese is fully melted.

7. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

8. Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

9. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid clumps—room temperature is best.

For a richer flavor, simmer the soup on low for an additional 10–15 minutes before serving.

You can prep the roasted poblanos a day in advance to save time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: creamy chicken soup, poblano soup, easy dinner, healthy soup, winter recipes, quick meals