Ingredients for Cheesy Chicken Soup

As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients used in this Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Soup! For the complete, printable recipe card just keep scrolling.

Chicken Breast: you will need boneless, skinless chicken breast for this recipe. You can also use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer a different cut of meat.
Vegetables: garlic, white or yellow onion, and fresh jalapeno peppers.
Spices: instead of using individual spices we are going to use a great shortcut! You will need one 1-ounce package of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning.
Broth: use good quality chicken stock for this recipe.
Cream Cheese: full-fat cream cheese is suggested for this recipe because it melts much easier than the reduced-fat version.
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: white cheddar is also a great option.

How to Make Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Soup

Aside from the ingredients listed above you will need a dutch oven or stock pot. Since you will be removing the seeds from the jalapenos this coring knife comes in handy, but it isn’t essential. To make this soup follow the step-by-step directions below, or scroll to the recipe card.