Fiesta Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Fiesta Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, diced; 1 sweet red pepper, diced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 cups chicken stock; ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 ½ cups milk; 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken, cut into 3/4 inch pieces; 1 cup corn tortilla chips, broken (preferably baked); 1 cup corn kernel, thawed if frozen; salt; hot pepper sauce; 1 tomatoes, diced; ½ cup canadian monterey jack cheese, shredded; fresh coriander, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups chicken stock
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 cup corn tortilla chips, broken (preferably baked)
1 cup corn kernel, thawed if frozen
salt
hot pepper sauce
1 tomatoes, diced
½ cup canadian monterey jack cheese, shredded
fresh coriander, chopped

1
In a pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add garlic, onion, red pepper, and chili powder; saute for about 5 minutes or until softened.
3
Stir in chicken stock and tomato paste and bring to a simmer.
4
Whisk flour into milk and stir into pot; stir in chicken.
5
Cook, stirring often, for 5-10 minutes or until soup is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink inside.
6
Stir in tortilla chips and corn; cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
7
Season to taste with salt and hot pepper sauce.
8
Sprinkle each serving with tomatoes, cheese and coriander.
9
COOKING TIP: To make sure chicken stays nice and tender, keep the soup at a low simmer and don't let it boil.
10
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Add 1/4 teaspoons hot pepper flakes and 1 can (4oz) diced green chilies, drained, with the garlic.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 onion, diced, 1 sweet red pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Chicken 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.

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Fiesta Chicken Soup

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