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Chicken Fajita Chowder

Name: Chicken Fajita Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 6 ounces fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, sliced; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 envelope fajita seasoning mix; 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 6 green onions, chopped; 3/4 cup salsa; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted; Optional: Cubed avocado and additional cilantro

2 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)

Updated: May. 27, 2022

This south-of-the-border chowder is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes, and it's a winner at family dinners and potlucks alike. We like ours topped with fresh avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and chili cheese corn chips. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Ingredients

3 large tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
6 ounces fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, sliced
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
Optional: Cubed avocado and additional cilantro

Directions

Place first 12 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours.
Stir in cheese soup; heat through. If desired, top servings with avocado and additional cilantro.

Can you freeze Chicken Fajita Chowder?

Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 269 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1069mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein.

Chicken Fajita Chowder

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