5.0 from 3 votes
													
												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
- 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.
 - Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Bring the mixture up to a boil over high heat.
 - Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
 - Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce.
 
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																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.