SANTA FE CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, boil chicken until just cooked through. Use about 3/4 gallon of water.
• Remove chicken from liquid set aside to cool. Save the broth!
• Strain the broth to remove residue from boiling process.
• Return strained liquid to stock pot and add chicken broth.
• Cut chicken into bite sized cubes when cool enough to do so.
• Add rice and salt to liquid and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Drain and rinse corn and beans.
• Drain Rotel.
• Add remaining ingredients and cubed chicken to the liquid.
• Mix together until seasoning packages are well mixed into the broth.
• Simmer for about 3 hours or until rice is tender.
• Stew will thicken a LOT! Add more water or chicken broth to keep it at your desired consistency.
• When rice is fully cooked you can serve.
• OPTIONAL: Served with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced onions, and/or sour cream.