Mexican Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe - this hearty soup is a new family favorite! Chicken, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, Rotel, diced green chiles, tomato juice, chicken broth, and Spanish rice. Perfect for chilly days or anytime you're craving a hearty, satisfying meal. Don't forget to customize your bowl with all your favorite toppings – cheese, avocado, cilantro, and more.
Add chicken, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced green chiles, Mexican Rotel, chicken broth, and tomato juice to a Dutch Oven or large pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add rice to the pot and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish the soup with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes:
I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. You can use any cooked chicken cut into bite-size pieces that you have on hand.
Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken all work fine.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Can I Make Mexican Chicken & Rice Soup in the crockpot? Yes! Add all of the ingredients except for the rice to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Add the rice to the soup and cook for 15 to 30 minutes.
Can substitute raw chicken for cooked chopped chicken if making it in the crock pot.
I suggest using low-sodium or no-salt chicken broth in the soup.
Can I freeze Chicken & Rice Soup? Yes! Cool the soup to room temperature and store in freezer bags in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
You may need to add more liquid to the soup when reheating. The rice will absorb some of the liquid.
If making this exclusively for a freezer meal, wait to add the rice until you reheat the soup.
I use a package of Ben's Ready Rice Spanish Rice. You can use any cooked rice in this recipe that you would like. Long-grain white rice or brown rice works fine.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.