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King Ranch Chicken Soup

All your favorite Tex-Mex flavors you love in the classic casserole dish in a delicious, easy-to-make soup version! This healthy King Ranch Chicken Soup comes together in just 30 minutes and punches the perfect amount of flavor and spice with delicious juicy chunks of chicken!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30g)
  • 2 medium carrots (150g) diced
  • 2 celery stalks (100g) diced
  • 1 small onion (160g) diced
  • 1/2 of a jalapeno seeds removed and finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch (16g)
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (480g)
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste (33g)
  • 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 tsp each: salt, black pepper, cumin & chili powder
  • 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilis
  • 3.5 cups torn cooked rotisserie chicken (350g)
  • 2- oz. reduced-fat cream cheese (56g)

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cornstarch and 1 cup of the chicken broth and stir to combine. 
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and remaining cup of broth. Then mix in the ranch seasoning and other seasonings. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 2 minutes. Stir in the can of tomatoes, shredded chicken, and cream cheese.
  3. Cook uncovered for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have come together. 
  4. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and serve with tortilla chips and eat up!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5 cups (380g) Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 18.6g (6%) Protein 27.9g (56%) Fat 13.6g (21%) Saturated Fat 4.1g (21%) Fiber 3.4g (14%) Sugar 8.9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5 cups (380g)
Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 18.6g 6%
Protein 27.9g 56%
Fat 13.6g 21%
Saturated Fat 4.1g 21%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Sugar 8.9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.