Fiesta Chicken Chowder

Name: Fiesta Chicken Chowder
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
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 chiles; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022

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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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 chiles
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

In a shallow bowl, mix flour and 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning. Add chicken, a few pieces, and toss to coat; shake off excess. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat; add chicken. Cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
Add onion to same pan. Cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, corn, rice, chiles and remaining fajita seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the soup, cilantro, lime juice and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 250 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 952mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.

Fiesta Chicken Chowder

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