Fiesta Chowder
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Teresa Drum, Bartlett, Tennessee
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 (1.4 oz.) pkg. fajita seasoning, divided
- 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cubed
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 (15 1/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped green chiles
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
- 1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced ripe olives (optional)
- 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed nacho cheese soup
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro
- Breadsticks (optional)
Directions
- Combine flour and 2 Tbsp. fajita seasoning in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and shake to coat.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat, stirring often, 4 minutes or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-high; add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning, corn, next 5 ingredients, and if desired, olives. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir in nacho cheese soup, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Garnish, if desired, and serve with breadsticks, if desired.