Best Fiesta Chicken Chowder Recipes

FIESTA CHICKEN CHOWDER

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I entered the recipe for this hearty soup in a contest sponsored by my hometown newspaper. I won first place and contributed the prize money to the area shelter for women and children.-Beth Jenkins-Horsley, Belmont, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

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

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 envelope fajita seasoning, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (11 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat. In a large saucepan, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, corn, rice, chilies and remaining fajita seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. , Stir in the soup, cilantro, lime juice and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

FIESTA CHICKEN CHOWDER

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The original came from TOH. I posted though I hadn't tried it and based on the first review I decided to tweak it a bit and come up with my take on the recipe.

Provided by invictus

Categories Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning mix, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
15 ounces chicken broth
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 bell peppers, diced
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
11 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large resealabel plastic bag combine flour and 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat.
In a large saucepan, saute chicken in oil until juices run clear.
Stir in chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, remaining taco season, beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover ans dimmer 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in soup, cilantro, lime juice, heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 28.8, Sodium 378.5, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.4

FIESTA CHICKEN CHOWDER RECIPE

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Provided by weberdad

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 envelope fajita seasoning, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (11 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat. In a large saucepan, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute onion until onion is tender; add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, corn, rice, chilies and remaining fajita seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in the soup, cilantro, lime juice and chicken; heat through.