Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles
Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles is warm and comforting, with tender poached chicken, mellow heat from green chiles, and fragrant cumin. Fluffy rice thickens the broth while Monterey Jack melts in for a creamy finish that balances the gentle spice. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a soothing bowl on a chilly day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 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 Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 31
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add 1 tablespoon dried oregano, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Lower the heat, add the chicken, and simmer until the centers are no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Move the chicken to a plate and let it cool.
- 2
Strain the cooking liquid; pour 2 cups into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 17 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, chile peppers, cumin, the remaining 1 tablespoon dried oregano, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; cover the stockpot and let it simmer.
- 4
Shred the chicken with two forks; add it to the simmering broth. Cook until the chicken is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Divide the rice among 4 serving bowls; sprinkle each with 1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese. Ladle the soup into the bowls.
- Calories 488.79 kcal High 24%
- Protein 39.26 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 57.55 g 21%
- Total Fat 11.72 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 5.27 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.57 mg High 32%
- Sodium 835.92 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 5.27 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 8.92 g --
- Added Sugars 7.42 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 283.46 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 5.4 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 180.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 72.72 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 11.65 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Diced Green Chiles, Dried Oregano, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 488.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Diced Green Chiles, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 488.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles healthy?
- Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chiles has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 488.79 calories and 39.26 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 835.92 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.27 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.42 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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