Author Notes
Not like I get takeout Chinese all the time, but when I do, it usually leaves me with 2 containers of white rice that typically go in the trash. I so hate wasting food, it drives me crazy!
Recently we had takeout for dinner with a friend of mine. We ordered so much food, we had THREE containers of leftover rice! I searched for a recipe for Chicken and Rice Soup, since that sounded good to me at the moment.
I found a basic recipe and as I was cooking it, for some reason I thought it would be a good idea to add some spice. So, I turned to my trusty Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoning (heads up, I use it for everything BUT tacos!).
I ended up with a Chicken and Rice Soup with a nice kick. It really hit the spot. And I banished my leftover white rice problem forever. —kimbaddd
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon
butter
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1/2
onion, chopped
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1 cup
carrots, coarsely chopped
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1 teaspoon
finely chopped garlic
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5 cups
chicken broth
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1 cup
water
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2 cups
leftover white rice
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2 cups
frozen grilled chicken breast strips, thawed, cut into bite site pieces
Directions
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Melt butter in 4- to 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, garlic and taco seasoning mix. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions and carrots are a bit softened.
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Add chicken broth and water. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil and carrots are tender. Stir in rice, chicken and parsley. Cook 7 to 10 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
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NOTE:If you have leftover chicken, please feel free to use that. Or, a rotisserie chicken works great too. Just remove the skin, of course!
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