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Fiesta Chicken Chowder Recipe

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I entered the recipe for this hearty soup in a contest sponsored by my hometown newspaper. I won first place and contributed the prize money to the area shelter for women and children.—Beth Jenkins-Horsley, Belmont, North Carolina

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Fiesta Chicken Chowder Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 envelope fajita seasoning, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (11 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat. In a large saucepan, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, corn, rice, chilies and remaining fajita seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in the soup, cilantro, lime juice and chicken; heat through. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 250 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 952 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Fiesta Chicken Chowder in Taste of Home April/May 2008, p15

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Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2010 by racherton

So tasty!!! My boyfriend had 3 helpings!

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2010 by Trish A. Graves

Fantastic flavor, a meal all by itself. I frequently make big batches of homemade soup and store them in individual size containers for easy lunches to pull from the freezer. This soup freezes very well!

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2010 by kimbo268

This recipe was so easy and quick with a ton of flavor! My family and I loved it.....will be making this one again.

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2010 by Hotcookie2

I loved the flavor of this soup. So yummy and different than other soups I have tried.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2010 by pelhamd

A very filling, delicious, easy, and cost-effective recipe. I will definitely make this again.

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by margaret spears

It is easy to see how this won first place. I have made it many times and it is excellent. I am making it for my co-workers. I am sure they will enjoy it as much as we do. I used rotel for the mexican stewed tomatoes.

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