Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥄 Servings: Not specified
Description:
Here is a tasty, quick to fix soup that is perfect for a cool evening. You can make it as spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of Tabasco. Don’t forget to add the tomatoes at the end – they add an incredible depth of flavor to the soup!
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts | 1 1/2 |
| Onion | 1/2 |
| Garlic | 1 – 2 cloves |
| Butter | 3 tablespoons |
| Chicken bouillon cubes | 2 |
| Hot water | 1 cup |
| Ground cumin | 1/2 – 1 teaspoon |
| Half-and-half | 2 cups |
| Monterey jack cheese | 2 cups |
| Green chilies | 1 can |
| Tabasco sauce | 1/4 – 1 teaspoon |
| Tomatoes | 1 |
| Corn | 1 can |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
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Sauté Chicken Mixture: In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the chicken is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
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Prepare Broth: In a separate container, dissolve the chicken bouillon cubes in hot water.
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Simmer: Pour the prepared broth into the pot with the chicken mixture. Add ground cumin. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Add Creamy Goodness: Stir in the half-and-half and Monterey jack cheese until the cheese is fully melted and the soup becomes creamy.
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Spice It Up: Add the canned corn, diced green chilies, and Tabasco sauce to the pot. Stir well to incorporate the ingredients and let them simmer together.
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Final Touch: Dice the tomatoes and stir them into the soup. This adds a burst of freshness and flavor.
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Serve: Ladle the Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder into bowls and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and added aroma.
This delightful chowder is a complete meal in itself, combining tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful spices with the sweetness of corn and the tanginess of tomatoes. It’s a comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in, and with its quick preparation time, it’s sure to become a favorite go-to recipe, especially during the chilly winter months!
