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Jalapeno-Lime Chicken, Bean & Avocado Zucchini Noodle Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • olive oil to drizzle
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 pepper seeds removed, diced
  • 2 tsp freshly squeeze lime juice
  • 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 3 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 tsp Mediterranean oregano or regular oregano will work
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado insides cubed
  • 2 medium zucchinis Blade C

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the chicken breast on a baking tray lightly coated with cooking spray. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and massage into skin. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder and paprika. Dust both sides of the chicken with about half of the mixture. Save remaining spices and set aside.
  • Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, turning once. Since we’ll be shredding the chicken later, test after 20 minutes to see if the chicken is cooked through. If not, cook another 2-5 minutes. Once done, set aside to cool.
  • While the chicken is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan/pot. Once the oil heats, add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in the onion and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the jalapeno pepper and lime juice and cook for about 1 minute. Add in the tomatoes, remaining spice mixture, black beans and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken broth, oregano and cover. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Half way through, add in the cilantro.
  • While the soup is simmering, take your cooked chicken and shred it with your hands and a fork.
  • When soup is done simmering, add in the shredded chicken, zucchini noodles and avocado and stir for about 2 minutes to let the avocado and zucchini soften.
  • Pour the soup into two bowls, add salt and pepper to taste and top with tortilla strips. Enjoy!