SANTA FE CHICKEN STEW

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I was experimenting to create a stew similar to one I tasted when I was young. This is the result. My family asks me to make it so often that I am quickly becoming burned out on it! LOL. It has amazing flavor and if you like a thick stew, this is for you!

Provided by Jheryn

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h20m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs chicken, deboned
1 cup red rice (wild or brown if you prefer)
2 (15 ounce) cans corn
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (10 ounce) can original rotel
3 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages mccormicks enchilada seasoning
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package old el paso taco seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, boil chicken until just cooked through. Use about 3/4 gallon of water.
  • Remove chicken from liquid set aside to cool. Save the broth!
  • Strain the broth to remove residue from boiling process.
  • Return strained liquid to stock pot and add chicken broth.
  • Cut chicken into bite sized cubes when cool enough to do so.
  • Add rice and salt to liquid and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse corn and beans.
  • Drain Rotel.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cubed chicken to the liquid.
  • Mix together until seasoning packages are well mixed into the broth.
  • Simmer for about 3 hours or until rice is tender.
  • Stew will thicken a LOT! Add more water or chicken broth to keep it at your desired consistency.
  • When rice is fully cooked you can serve.
  • OPTIONAL: Served with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced onions, and/or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 943.5, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 29.8

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