Zesty Cheesy Chicken Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Zesty Cheesy Chicken Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Chicken Breasts, Diced; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 3 Tablespoons Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/8 teaspoons Chipotle Powder (optional); 2 cups Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium; 4 cups Milk; 16 ounces, weight Velveeta Cheese, Cubed; 16 ounces, weight Salsa, Medium Or Hot; 2 cups Cooked Rice; Tortilla Chips, To Serve

Servings: persons

3 whole Chicken Breasts, Diced
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
3 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Flour
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/8 teaspoons Chipotle Powder (optional)
2 cups Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium
4 cups Milk
16 ounces, weight Velveeta Cheese, Cubed
16 ounces, weight Salsa, Medium Or Hot
2 cups Cooked Rice
Tortilla Chips, To Serve

1
In a medium skillet over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breast and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook just until no longer pink.
2
Meanwhile, in a large pot or Dutch over medium heat, melt the butter, whisk in flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chipotle if using. Cooking for 2-3 minutes then whisk in chicken broth until thickened. Stir in milk and cheese; keep stiring until cheese has melted. Add salsa, chicken and rice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm topped with broken tortilla chips.
3
If you do not want to open a packet of taco seasoning for 1 teaspoonful of seasoning, you can omit it but season the chicken with salt and pepper.

1399

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Chicken Breasts, Diced, 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning, 3 Tablespoons Butter, and more.

Yes, Zesty Cheesy Chicken Rice 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.

Zesty Cheesy Chicken Rice Soup

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