Easy Green Chili Chicken and Lime Soup with Avocado and Brown Rice

Submitted by | Dairy free
Preparation time: 20 min Cooking time: 20 min Easy - for beginners Serves: 5-6 servings

Description

Enjoy this flavorful and easy Green Chili Chicken and Lime Soup, a hearty and comforting meal inspired by Chili's famous recipe. Made with tender shredded chicken, vibrant green chilies, a zesty kick of fresh lime, and wholesome brown rice, this soup is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. Don't forget to top with fresh avocado and cilantro for an extra burst of deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves fresh or roasted garlic
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 2 bunches cilantro, chopped
  • 7 oz can diced green chilies
  • 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts; cooked, shredded and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 Cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/8 Cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Pinches of Kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper and garlic powder to taste
  • Fresh diced avocados, drizzled with lime juice

Method

  1. Place oil into a large dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onion for 5 minutes then add in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, 1/2 of the cilantro, green chilies, chicken breast, rice, lime juice and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes; taste and season according to your liking.

  2. Garnish bowls of soup with fresh diced avocado and cilantro.

Tags

Soup  · Texmex  · Green chili  · Chicken  · Lime  · Avocado  · Brown rice  · Easy  · Quick  · Healthy  · Mexican  · Cilantro  · Comfort food  · Weeknight meal
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