Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup

Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    34

Embark on a culinary journey with this vibrant and comforting Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup. Infused with tender chicken, smoky green chiles, and a gentle warmth, this satisfying soup is surprisingly light. A delightful pairing with warm cornbread and a chilled beer.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    58 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    753 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil. Infuse with 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, add the chicken, and poach until cooked through, approximately 10-15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and allow to cool slightly.

02

Step

Strain the flavorful cooking liquid. Return 2 cups to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Introduce the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 17 minutes.

03

Step

While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until softened and translucent, approximately 10 minutes. Introduce the chicken broth, green chile peppers, cumin, the remaining 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder. Cover the stockpot and allow to simmer gently.

04

Step

Shred the cooled chicken using two forks. Add the shredded chicken to the simmering broth and cook until heated through, about 5-10 minutes.

05

Step

Divide the cooked rice amongst 4 serving bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with 1 ounce of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Ladle the Green Chile Chicken Soup over the rice and cheese. Serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider using roasted green chiles. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and adds a delightful smoky note to the soup.
Adjust the amount of green chiles to your preferred level of spiciness. If you prefer a milder soup, use fewer chiles or remove the seeds before chopping.
To elevate the presentation, garnish each bowl with a sprig of fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Lorena Toy

    Next time I'll add a little more green chile for an extra kick.

  • Dayna Keebler

    Great recipe for meal prepping, stores well and tastes great the next day

  • Sabryna Lind

    This soup is amazing! The perfect balance of flavors.

  • Jaron Quigley

    I substituted the chicken breast for chicken thighs and it tasted great

  • Derrick Denesik

    Easy to follow recipe and the soup tasted delicious.

  • Sasha Greenholt

    I added a squeeze of lime juice at the end, and it really brightened up the dish.

  • Burley Koelpin

    The Monterey Jack cheese is the perfect finishing touch.

  • Berry Jacobson

    I used brown rice instead of white rice and it worked great!

  • Jeanie Leffler

    My family loved this! I will definitely be making it again.

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