Ultimate Mexican Chicken Soup: Flavor Packed Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6cupschicken broth

  • 1cupwater

  • 1 ¼poundschicken tenders

  • 3extra large chicken bouillon cubes (such as Knorr®)

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 2teaspoonsgranulated garlic

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½largewhite onion, chopped, or to taste

  • 2cupschicken broth

  • 1cupwhite rice

  • 1teaspoonchili powder

  • 1avocado – peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced

  • 1bunchfresh cilantro, chopped

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine 6 cups chicken broth, water, chicken tenders, chicken bouillon cubes, olive oil, granulated garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Gently shred chicken using two forks. Add onion to broth and simmer for about 5 more minutes.

  2. Bring 2 cups chicken broth, rice, and chili powder to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.

  3. Spoon rice into each serving bowl and pour soup over rice. Garnish with avocado slices and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Cholesterol
54mg
18%
Sodium
639mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
24g
47%
Vitamin C
7mg
8%
Calcium
46mg
4%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
468mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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