Southwest Chicken and Rice Soup
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4.5
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Excellent
Southwest Chicken and Rice Soup
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If you love soups that keep you full for hours and have a spicy kick, then this is for you!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 5 ounces baby spinach or baby kale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Avocado, tomatoes, cheese, plain Greek yogurt and cilantro for toppings
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture on the chicken and reserve the rest.
- In a large heavy bottom pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot add in the chicken and sear for 2 minutes per side. Add in the onion and sauté another 2 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, green chiles, black beans, salsa, spinach, remaining spice mixture and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then lower the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred with a fork. Add the chicken back to the soup along with the rice, cilantro and lime juice. Stir everything together and taste for seasoning.
- Serve the soup topped with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and plain Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Nutritional info doesn't include toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
701mg
(29%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 701mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
39 reviews
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