Caldo de Pollo – Mexican Chicken Soup
Caldo de Pollo – Mexican Chicken Soup is warm and full-bodied, with tender chicken simmered in a richly seasoned broth kissed with cumin, garlic, and chili. Ladled over aromatic rice and topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, it balances comfort and freshness. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend lunch when you want something nourishing and bright.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caldo de Pollo – Mexican Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large pot, combine 6 cups chicken broth, water, chicken tenders, chicken bouillon cubes, olive oil, granulated garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Shred the chicken gently with two forks. Add the onion to the broth and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
- 4
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups chicken broth, rice, and chili powder to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- 5
Spoon rice into each serving bowl and ladle the soup over the rice. Garnish with avocado slices and cilantro.
- Calories 357.03 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 30.01 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 34.9 g 13%
- Total Fat 10.62 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.85 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1409.46 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 3.79 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.66 g --
- Added Sugars 1.71 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 48.32 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 416.97 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 67.42 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 8.2 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Caldo de Pollo Mexican Chicken Soup is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Broth, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 357.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caldo de Pollo – Mexican Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Broth, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caldo de Pollo – Mexican Chicken Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 357.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caldo de Pollo – Mexican Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Caldo de Pollo – Mexican Chicken Soup healthy?
- Caldo de Pollo – Mexican Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 357.03 calories and 30.01 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1409.46 mg (61% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.85 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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