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4.54 from 13 votes

Southwest Chicken and Rice Soup

If you love soups that keep you full for hours and have a spicy kick, then this is for you!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Soup, Stew + Chili
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: chicken and rice soup, chicken soup, southwest chicken and rice soup
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 16 ounces salsa verde
  • 5 ounces baby spinach or baby kale
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Avocado, tomatoes, cheese, plain Greek yogurt and cilantro for toppings

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Nutritional info doesn't include toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 701mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g