Chicken Con Queso Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Con Queso Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts; 16 ounces cream cheese; 6 ounces butter; 3 (4 1/2 ounce) cans diced green chilies; 3 cups half-and-half; 24 ounces chicken broth; 30 ounces rotel, Original; 1 large onion; cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped; salt; pepper; 6 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts
16 ounces cream cheese
6 ounces butter
3 (4 1/2 ounce) cans diced green chilies
3 cups half-and-half
24 ounces chicken broth
30 ounces rotel, Original
1 large onion
cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
salt
pepper
6 teaspoons lemon juice

1
Dice chicken breasts and place in non-stick skillet with salt and papper (to taste). Cook chicken over medium heat until thorougly cooked, but do not brown. When cooked, remove from heat.
2
Dice onion. In saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and add diced onion. Cook until onion is translucent.
3
Drain Ro*Tel and green chilies in collander.
4
Once onion is translucent, add garlic, chilies and tomatoes. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
5
Dice cream cheese and add to onion/chilies/tomato mixture. Stir until melted.
6
Add chicken broth and half and half. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice and stir. Then, stir in cayenne pepper and salt, to taste. Finally, add your cooked, diced chicken breasts.
7
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

1377

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts, 16 ounces cream cheese, 6 ounces butter, 3 (4 1/2 ounce) cans diced green chilies, and more.

Yes, Chicken Con Queso Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Con Queso Soup

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