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Rotini Recipes

Southwestern Chicken Rotini Soup

Course
Main Dish
Servings
Makes 4 Servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
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From the kitchen of Dreamfields Pasta and Chef Jim Coleman

Made with

Dreamfields®
Rotini

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dreamfields Rotini uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 boneless, skiness chicken breast halves diced (about 3/4 lb)
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 carton reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth (48 ounces)
  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh corn (or frozen)
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded (2 ounces)

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
  2. Meanwhile, in large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Remove with slotted spoon; set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion; sauté about 2 minutes or until translucent. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano; sauté 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broth, beans, corn and jalapeños. Increase heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  4. To serve, add half of pasta, chicken and cilantro to soup. Divide remaining pasta, chicken and cilantro among 4 soup bowls. Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

467 Calories

47g Carbohydrates

5g Saturated Fat

973mg Sodium

16g Fat

38g Protein

65mg Cholesterol

12g Dietary Fiber

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