BEST EVER CHICKEN FAJITA CHOWDER

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Warm up weeknights with bowls of this thick, cheesy soup that captures the zippy flavors of the Southwest. -Beverly Matthews, Pasco, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups water
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup sour cream
Tortilla chips and minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook and stir the chicken, peppers and onion in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water, corn, rice, enchilada sauce, chiles and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 35-40 minutes., Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and sour cream until cheese is melted. Serve with chips and chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.