Southwest Chicken And Rice Soup Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch strips; cut strips into 2- to 3-inch lengths. Place strips on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
• Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, combine chicken, onions, soup and broth; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir cilantro and lime juice into soup. If necessary, simmer 5 minutes to heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Top individual servings with tortilla strips.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture on the chicken and reserve the rest.
• In a large heavy bottom pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot add in the chicken and sear for 2 minutes per side. Add in the onion and sauté another 2 minutes.
• Add in the chicken broth, green chiles, black beans, salsa, spinach, remaining spice mixture and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then lower the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
• When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred with a fork. Add the chicken back to the soup along with the rice, cilantro and lime juice. Stir everything together and taste for seasoning.
• Serve the soup topped with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and plain Greek yogurt.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, place water, chicken, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 25-30 minutes., With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Skim fat from broth; add chicken and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables and rice are tender, 25-30 minutes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat rice according to package directions. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine chicken and tomatoes; stir in rice. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat soup as directed on label with water.
• Stir in salsa. Top each serving with 2 Tbsp. cheese.