Fiesta Chowder
YUMMY!!
Makes 8-10 servings

The ingredients list may be long, but the results are fast and delicious!!

3 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 (1.4 oz) pkg. Fajita seasoning, divided
4 skinned, deboned chicken breast halves, cubed
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 med onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (15.25 oz) can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 oz) can Mexican style stewed tomatoes
1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies
3 cup water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 (2.25 oz) can sliced ripe olives (optional)
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed nacho cheese soup
3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. lime juice
Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro

Combine: Flour and tbsp. fajita seasoning in heavy-duty ziplock bag; add chicken. Seal and shake to coat.

Cook chicken in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat; stirring often 4 minutes or until browned. Reduce heat to med-high; add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning, next 5 ingredients and, if desired, olives. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove lid, and stir in nacho cheese soup, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Garnish, if desired, and serve with breadsticks.

TL, welcome to the forum, Be looking forward to your post. How bout some really good fish and chip recipes. CF:)

Mel, the chowder looks mighty tasty. I didn't see anything in it I don't like. I will be trying it. Thanks for the recipe. CF:)