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Mexican Chicken Soup

January 14, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Mexican Chicken Soup is a tasty twist on classic chicken soup. This easy and flavorful soup is sure to warm you up and the end of a long day. Mexican Chicken Soup recipe in bowl with sides of cilantro and lime wedges.


Mexican Chicken Soup recipe in bowl with sides of cilantro and lime wedges.
Mexican Chicken Soup
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Mexican Chicken Soup recipe in bowl with sides of cilantro and lime wedges.
Mexican Chicken Soup
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 2 limes
  • 4 14 ounce reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 pounds chicken breast cooked, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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  1. Heat oil in large stock pot over medium high heat.
  2. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender.
  3. Cut limes in half and squeeze lime juice directly into the vegetable mixture; tomatoes, and chicken broth to soup.
  4. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in chicken, Cilantro, Jalapeño, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cook until thoroughly heated; about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Mexican Chicken Soup Nutrition Facts Serving size apx. 1.25 cups (460g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 95 mg 32 % Sodium 450 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 41 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 53 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 719 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, mexican, protein, soup, tex mex

Mexican Lasagna

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Try this version of Mexican Lasagna for dinner tonight for a dish full of flavor! It’s a simple go-to family meal everyone will love!


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 8 ounce package fat free cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water before slicing. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey, onion, and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder. Pour enchilada sauce in a shallow bowl. Dip tortillas in sauce to coat.
  4. Place two tortillas in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; spread with half of the beef mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  9. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, easy, lasagna, mexican, protein, Turkey

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