Southwest Chicken and Lentil Chowder
A family favorite with Southwestern flavor.
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 small onion diced
- ¾ cup lentils dry
- 15.5 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz corn 1 can, do not drain
- 4 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Add chicken breast cubes, onion, dry lentils, black beans, corn, chicken broth, salsa, taco seasoning, and salt into a slow cooker.1 lb chicken breast, 1 small onion, ¾ cup lentils, 15.5 oz black beans, 15 oz corn, 4 cup chicken broth, ½ cup salsa, 2 tbsp taco seasoning, ½ tsp salt
- Mix well.
- Heat on low for 6-8 hours.
- Fifteen to thirty minutes before serving, stir in half and half.1 cup half and half
- Optional: Try topping with sour cream, cheddar cheese and/or cilantro!
Notes
For extra kick, try adding a small, 4 oz. can of diced green chilies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 943mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg