Description
This Mexican Chicken Rice Soup is a warm, comforting bowl loaded with tender shredded chicken, rice, corn, tomatoes, and bold spices in a rich flavorful broth. It is perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe night, cozy lunch, meal prep, and satisfying food ideas when you need simple dinner ideas the whole family will love.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces
1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup long grain white rice
1 cup corn kernels
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup tortilla strips
lime wedges
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the shredded chicken, rice, and corn. Stir well.
5. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover loosely and simmer for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
6. Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve hot with avocado, cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, or extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works great here and makes prep much faster.
Add extra broth when reheating because the rice will absorb liquid as the soup sits.
For more heat, add diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne with the seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 42mg