Mexican Chicken Soup With Cilantro Dumplings

April 29, 2015

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This light recipe will warm your insides while satisfying your Mexican food cravings. With the perfect balance of chicken and spices. Plus the treat of cilantro dumplings you will be totally satisfied. This soup is really easy to make but offers layers of delicious flavor. Perfect for any Cinco de Mayo celebration.

For the Soup:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
5 cups chicken broth
1 - 15-1/2 ounce petite diced tomatoes, do not drain
1 - 15 ounce black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Dumplings:
1 cup reduced-fat biscuit baking mix
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup 2% milk
pinch of salt and pepper

For the Soup: In a Dutch oven, saute chicken in 1 teaspoon oil until brown and no longer pink. Remove from pan into a bowl. In the same pan, saute onion, chili powder and jalapeno in remaining...
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Nutritions

Calories
1135

Sodium
1598mg
66% DV

Fat
76g
117% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV