Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup

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This chicken and rice soup, with tender chicken, smoky green chiles, and a hint of heat, is satisfying without being heavy. Serve with warm cornbread and a cold beer!

Submitted by sara
Updated on November 5, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano, divided

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 cup medium-grain white rice

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 small white onion, diced

  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup chopped green chile peppers

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon dried oregano, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Reduce heat, add chicken, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken from broth and set aside to cool.

  2. Strain broth, transfer 2 cups to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 17 minutes.

  3. Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add low-sodium chicken broth, chile peppers, cumin, remaining 1 tablespoon dried oregano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Cover stockpot and simmer.

  4. Shred chicken and add to simmering broth. Cook until chicken is warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.

  5. Divide rice between four serving bowls. Sprinkle bowls with 1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese. Divide the soup between bowls.

21 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400 Calories
12g Fat
47g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 753mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 97mg 107%
Calcium 287mg 22%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 363mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.