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Southwest Chicken Soup Recipe

I just can't get enough of the spicy, tomatoey flavor of this Southwest chicken soup. It's a total weeknight hero made with pantry staples!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounces canned corn drained (1 can)
  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained (1 can)
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies (1 can)
  • 10 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce (1 can)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a medium pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and onions to the pot. Cook until the chicken is browned.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Bring the mixture up to a boil over high heat.
  3. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce.

Notes

  • Storage: Store Southwest chicken soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1276mg (53%) Potassium 1031mg (29%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 660IU (13%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1276mg 53%
Potassium 1031mg 22%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 660IU 13%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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