CREAMY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• In small bowl, toss chicken and taco seasoning mix until coated. Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add broth, scraping pan to loosen brown particles.
• In small bowl, slightly mash beans, leaving some whole. Add beans and salsa to chicken mixture; stir well. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Garnish individual servings with sour cream, cilantro and pepper.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drain noodles; add to chicken mixture., Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.
  Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and microwave on high 10-12 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, stirring twice.