Best 3 Green Chile Chicken And Rice Soup Recipes

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Green chile chicken and rice soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day or a quick weeknight meal. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including chicken, green chiles, rice, and vegetables, and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like your soup mild or spicy, or you want to add additional vegetables or protein, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious and satisfying meal. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for green chile chicken and rice soup, ensuring that you have all the necessary information to make a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND RICE



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This Green Chile Chicken and Rice is a super flavorful one dish meal. It packs in all of the southwest flavors you love into a creamy rice dish to compliment the tender chicken breasts baked on top.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed)
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups quick cooking rice
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
8 oz chopped green chilis ((2 cans))
1 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • In a large bowl, mix chicken broth, rice, cream cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper together until combined. Then spread the mixture in a large casserole dish.
  • Lay the chicken breasts evenly spaced on top of the rice mixture and gently press them into the mixture. Cover the top of the casserole with cheese.
  • Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40-50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.)
  • Serve hot, either with full chicken breasts, or shred chicken and mix into rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN SOUP



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One of our favorites. A spicy, tasty soup. If you like, you can add 1 cooked potato cut into pieces at the end before serving. The more chiles you use, the spicier the soup!

Provided by Ann

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked, boneless and skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup chopped green chile peppers
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large pot melt butter or margarine. Add flour and stir the resulting paste over medium heat. Add the milk and chicken broth and whip to eliminate any lumps. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Add the chicken. Add the chopped green chiles, salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Stir well and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 313.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CHICKEN RICE SOUP



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Our granddaughters have been making this soup for years...all the kids loved it-despite the chopped onion!-Tracy Fischler, Tallahassee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups chicken broth
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup uncooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine broth, celery, onion, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken and rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • For a creamier soup, use half-and-half instead of milk.
  • Add a tablespoon of chili powder for a spicier soup.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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