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Chicken Fajita Chowder



Chicken Fajita Chowder


Chicken Fajita Chowder

Larry, Logan and I really liked this! I will definitely make it again! If you have already copied this recipe, please note that there was an error in the original post. I should had listed the flour as 3 tablespoons, not teaspoons. I've corrected it in the original recipe and in the re-post below. Also, I only added about 2 cups of the chicken broth. I guess it depends on how thick you like your soup. We like ours on the thicker side, so I reduced the broth. I served ours with corn tortilla strips, which contain a lot less fat than commercially prepared tortilla chips. To make these, cut corn tortillas into strips, put them on a cookie sheet, spritzed them with cooking spray, and baked them at 400 degrees until crisp, stirring occasionally.

3 tablespoons flour
1.4 ounce packet fajita or taco seasoning mix, divided (I used a packet of McCormick's Fajita Seasoning.)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
15-1/4 ounce can sweet corn and diced peppers, drained
15 ounce can black beans drained & rinsed
14-1/2 ounce Mexican style stewed tomatoes (I used Hunt's Seasoned Diced Tomato Sauce for Chili.)
4-1/2 ounce can chopped green chilies
1 quart chicken broth (I only used 2 cups.)
1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked (I used regular rice and simmered the soup for 20 minutes, instead of 5 minutes.)
10-3/4 ounce can nacho cheese soup (I used plain cheddar cheese soup.)

Garnishes: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, crushed tortilla chips, fresh cilantro twigs

Combine flour and 2 tablespoons of the fajita seasoning mix in large Ziploc bag; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken. Sauté chicken in oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Reduce heat to medium-high; add onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning mix, corn, beans, tomatoes, chilies, broth, and rice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add soup; stir until heated through. Garnish as desired.

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  1. kristi_templeSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    This sounds so good. I love making soups. I am going to have to try this soon. Thanks for posting it.

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  2. MadeInCanariasSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    I love Mexican food! Your shoup lookd delicious!

    I'm having my first giveaway, come and have a look :)

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  3. TerriSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    I will be adding to my recipe list! I can't wait to try! YUMMO!!

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  4. SamanthaSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I love to make soup and the family loves to eat it, so good on a cool fall day !

    This sounds so delicious, I have it saved, cant wait to try, thanks dear Connie !

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  5. Courtney@BooksnboysSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Your picture made me hungry!

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  6. Emily @ Marvelous RecipesSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    The perfect recipe for cool fall days! Thanks for sharing and for the tortilla strips idea. My hubby would enjoy this and so will I! :)

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    This sounds amazing! Thanks for the great recipe!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    YUMMY!!! recipe. THANKS!!! Geri

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  9. ColeSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    That look delicious! Thanks for sharing it with TATT!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I'm definitely giving this a try for my next soup venture. I hope you are posting this to Crock Pot Wednesday.

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  11. Lisa@BlessedwithGraceSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    This is a recipe we will definitely enjoy!! Thanks.

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  12. Kitchen StewardshipSeptember 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Just found you through Tasty Tuesday. I just love all the holy stuff in your sidebar! What neat organizing info.

    I’m hosting an October Fest Carnival of Super Foods starting Thursday. If you have any recipes with beans/legumes on your site (new or old ones), come on over to link up this week. More details at my site and the themes for the other weeks. (www.kitchenstewardship.com)

    Thank, Katie

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