White Queso Chicken and Rice Soup

January 27, 2015

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There are few things I love more than a tortilla chip plunged into cheesy queso dip, then shoveled into my mouth. At a Mexican restaurant I have never eaten so many chips and queso that I'm not even hungry for dinner. Nope, not me! Have you ever wanted to just eat the stuff with a spoon? Well, here's your chance, my friends. All the things you love about queso in a soup and it's guilt-free…aside from the cheese, that is…and any chips that you'll want to eat with it for dunkin

1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
9 1/2 c. low sodium chicken broth, divided
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 T. unsalted butter
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 c. 1% milk, divided
2 (10 oz.) cans mild Rotel
1 1/2 T. chili powder
1 1/4 c. white rice
1/4 c. + 2T. all purpose flour
12 oz. shredded Velveeta queso blanco cheese

Place the chicken breasts in a 4 qt. slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray, add 1/2 c. chicken broth and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours until...
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Nutritions

Calories
410

Sodium
2314mg
96% DV

Fat
21g
33% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
53g
18% DV

Fiber
7g
29% DV

Low-Calorie