Best 2 Green Chile Chicken And Rice Soup Recipes

Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful soup that combines zesty green chiles with tender chicken and fluffy rice? Look no further! This Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup is a delightful blend of savory and spicy flavors, perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day. With three variations included - a classic Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup, a creamy version, and a vegetarian-friendly recipe - this article offers options for every taste preference. Each recipe is easy to follow and packed with detailed instructions, ensuring a delicious and satisfying soup every time. So, grab your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey filled with the enticing aromas of green chiles, succulent chicken, and fluffy rice.

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GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND RICE

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This Green Chile Chicken and Rice is a super flavorful one dish meal. It packs in all of the southwest flavors you love into a creamy rice dish to compliment the tender chicken breasts baked on top.

Provided by Kimber

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed)
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups quick cooking rice
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
8 oz chopped green chilis ((2 cans))
1 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
In a large bowl, mix chicken broth, rice, cream cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper together until combined. Then spread the mixture in a large casserole dish.
Lay the chicken breasts evenly spaced on top of the rice mixture and gently press them into the mixture. Cover the top of the casserole with cheese.
Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40-50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.)
Serve hot, either with full chicken breasts, or shred chicken and mix into rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

INSTANT POT® GREEN CHILI CHICKEN AND RICE

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This is a great one-pot dish of green chili chicken and rice with 3 different types of chile peppers - Anaheim, jalapenos and fire roasted green chile peppers, for those of you who like it spicy!

Provided by Huserdaddy

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (7 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chile peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 cup uncooked white rice
⅔ cup diced tomato
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced Anaheim chile peppers
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and chicken. Sprinkle with flour and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add green chile peppers, jalapenos, rice, tomato, onion, Anaheim chile, Cheddar cheese, salt, seasoned salt, and pepper; pour in chicken stock and mix to combine.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 18 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 3134.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
If you don't have green chiles, you can use poblano peppers or Anaheim peppers.
To make the soup spicier, use more green chiles or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
For a creamier soup, add a cup of heavy cream or sour cream.
Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread, tortillas, or cornbread.

Conclusion:

Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, creamy or brothy, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup a try.