11.17.2011

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1 lb)
2 cans chicken broth
1 small can diced tomatoes
1 jar salsa
instant rice (about 1 cup or so)
shredded cheese (about 8 oz.)
sour cream (a few tablespoons)
Spices: Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper (all to taste)
cornstarch and water to thicken
crushed tortilla chips

chop and cook chicken with seasonings in a medium to large pot ; add broth, tomatoes and salsa; bring to a boil, add rice; simmer until rice is cooked; turn heat to low add cheese; stir continuously until melted, add large spoonful of sour cream; thicken with cornstarch and water if desired. serve with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips on top. Makes quite a bit.


Thanks to Tiffanie Wallace (Michigan) for the recipe!!