Santa+Fe+Chicken+Soup

**Santa Fe Chicken Soup SSA Teacher Appreciation**

4-8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ stick butter 1 onion 1 can Cream of Chicken soup 1 can Cream of Cheddar Cheese soup (or Fiesta Nacho soup) 1 can refried beans (I’ve used pinto before) 1 c. chicken broth (or more, to taste) 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ c. half and half 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 pkg. taco seasoning

Sauté chicken in butter. Cut into pieces and set aside. Chop onion and garlic, sauté in butter. Add chicken. Add ½ c. water and taco seasoning (not entire package, to taste). In a large stockpot, combine soups, beans, half and half, Rotel, cheese and chicken mixture. Heat thoroughly and serve with a dollop of sour cream and tortilla chips.