Simple Southwest Chicken & Rice Soup
You can throw this Simple Southwest Chicken & Rice Soup together in no time! Light, easy and delicious!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rice
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 1 can Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies 10 oz.
- 1 can chopped green chilies 4 oz.
- Cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add rice. Stir once, or just enough to separate the rice. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork.
- Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock, chicken, Ro*tel, and green chilies to a simmer in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Cook until all ingredients are heated through.
To serve:
- Add a scoop of rice to the bottom of a bowl. Ladle the chicken stock mixture over the top. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge to be squeezed into the soup.
Notes
- Your favorite taco toppings work great here.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
