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4.5 from 39 votes

Southwest Chicken and Rice Soup

If you love soups that keep you full for hours and have a spicy kick, then this is for you!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 353 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve the soup topped with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and plain Greek yogurt.

Notes

  • Nutritional info doesn't include toppings.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.