Best 9 Tex Mex Chicken And Rice Soup Recipes

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Are you seeking a delectable and hearty dish that offers the fusion of Mexican flavors with the comfort of classic chicken and rice soup? Look no further than Tex Mex Chicken and Rice Soup! Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of the Southwest United States, this comforting soup features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of Mexican-inspired ingredients that create a symphony of flavors. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable symphony where smoky paprika, zesty cumin, earthy oregano, and tangy lime unite with juicy chicken and fluffy rice. This Tex Mex Chicken and Rice Soup is not just a meal; it's an experience that will leave you yearning for more!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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This simplified scratch-made soup is a spicy (but not too spicy) step beyond basic chicken soup. Made with chili powder, cumin, green chiles, corn and tomatoes, there's plenty of flavor to go around. Add rice toward the end of cooking to keep the texture just right, and when it's good and hot, serve with crunchy tortilla chips and a helping of shredded Mexican cheese blend for a hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice or converted white rice (3 oz)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
Shredded Mexican cheese blend, tortilla strips and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in melted butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until chicken is browned on outside. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
  • Add onion and garlic to butter and drippings in Dutch oven; cook over medium-high heat 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin; heat to boiling. Stir in rice, chiles, frozen corn and the browned chicken; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 23 to 28 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
  • Serve soup topped with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

TEX-MEX SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup salsa verde
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 12-ounce bag small broccoli florets (about 4 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, diced
3 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
3 cups frozen cooked brown rice, heated as directed
1 1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Whisk the salsa, sour cream and 3/4 cup water in a bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, scallion whites and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the cumin and stir until toasted, 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken, rice, salsa mixture and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until heated through and saucy, 1 to 3 minutes. Fold in half of the cheese; top with the rest. Broil until the cheese melts, 2 to 4 minutes. Top with the scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 1264 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 8 grams

EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 white onion, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Two 8.8-ounce bags microwaveable white rice
1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and the spices are toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken and both bags of rice. Stir together and cook until the rice is heated through and beginning to absorb some of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and sprinkle the pepper jack over the top. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the cilantro and serve.

TEX MEX CHICKEN SOUP



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This is a super-easy soup to throw together on chilly nights! We love it served with warm rolls (or in a bread bowl!)

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
1/4 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups milk
1 10 3/4-oz can of cream of chicken soup
1 15-oz can of corn with red peppers
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 4-oz can diced green chiles
2 tablespoons of chopped parsley (I used fresh)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground chicken, garlic, and onion until the turkey is browned and the onion is soft. Drain the fat from the pan and return to heat.
  • Slowly add in milk, cream of chicken soup, corn, tomato, chiles, parsley and red pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the cheese and stir until melted.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a version of the famous King Ranch Chicken casserole. Careful, it packs a bit of heat!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles
⅓ cup milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread corn chip crumbs over the bottom of the baking dish and press crumbs into place.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup. cream of mushroom soup, green chiles, milk, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Add chicken and cooked onion; stir to combine. Pour mixture over corn chips and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 55 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1209.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



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Great way to use up leftover rice. I adopted this recipe from Recipezaar as it didn't have a loving home. I haven't had a chance to make it myself yet, but thought it sounded quick, simple and tasty. If you beat me to it, please let me know what you think!

Provided by -Sylvie-

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups leftover rice
cooking spray
3/4 lb seasoned chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 (8 ounce) jar mild salsa or 1 (8 ounce) jar hot salsa
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Spray skillet with cooking spray and heat.
  • Add chicken breast cubes and cook until no longer pink.
  • Stir in salsa, mexi-corn, black beans and leftover rice.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and cook until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076.2, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 742.8, Carbohydrate 190.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 43.6

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SOUP



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We keep busy here on our ranch. So I'm always looking for dishes that can be prepared in a hurry but are still filling an tasty. This quick and easy soup is a real winner!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 medium zucchini, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, optional
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the next 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve with cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEX MEX CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE



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Recipe came from a Campbell's soup advertisement in a magazine. Tried and and even the kids ate it up, it was great. Quick to prepare then just sit back and let it cook, hardly any dishes to clean up. I've made a couple of modifications, I used canned corn, substituted basmati rice and pre-cooked my onions and peppers.

Provided by puh-leas-no-coconut

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) soup can 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups mixture of red and green pepper strips, chopped onion
1/2 cup frozen corn
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup shredded tex mex cheese (or Cheddar and Monterey Jack mixture)

Steps:

  • Mix soup, milk, rice and chili powder in shallow 2 qt (2 L) baking dish. Spread evenly with vegetables.
  • Top with chicken. Sprinkle chicken with cheese and additional chili powder, if desired. Cover.
  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender - about 45 minutes. Remove cover and broil until cheese is golden and bubbly - about 3 minutes. Remove chicken and stir rice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 88.3, Sodium 326.9, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 34.5

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



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Poultry and freezer basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy, but they have no problem cleaning their plates when I serve this dish! -Tracy Long, Bellwood, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup salsa verde
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 cups (about 7-1/2 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
Shredded cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, cubed avocado, chopped cilantro, and sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first five ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred chicken with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker. Add corn and rice; cook, covered, on low 1 hour longer. , If desired, serve with cheese, sour cream, avocado and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, buy organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Tex-Mex cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount of spices in your soup. Chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic are all essential.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it's cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the rice at the end of the cooking time: Rice only takes a few minutes to cook, so add it to the soup towards the end of the cooking time to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Tex-Mex chicken and rice soup is delicious on its own, but it's even better when it's topped with your favorite ingredients. Some popular toppings include sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex chicken and rice soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new soup recipe to try, give Tex-Mex chicken and rice soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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