Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

Submitted by JOAN S.

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1 -2 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 cup hot water
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
• 1⁄4 - 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 medium tomatoes, chopped

directions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken, onion, and garlic in butter until chicken is no longer pink.
3. Dissolve the bouillon in hot water.
4. Add to pan along with the cumin; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add cream, cheese, corn, chilies, and Tabasco.
7. Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted.
8. Stir in tomato.
9. Serve immediately; garnish with cilantro if desired.

Reviews

[dragonbaby]

Came out wonderful (expect it was not spicy enough for my husband) :)

 

[Gloria 15x]

Really good. I thickened mine a bit with cornstarch. Dh loves corn chowder. I do not. Now we are both happy.

 

[Tx Pepper]

This is so flavorfull and easy to make. had friends for lunch and they each had seconds'. Absolutley fabulous. Now a favorite.

 

[CooperRiverGirl]

This was quick and easy to adapt with ingredients that I had on hand. I added a can of black beans and used a can of diced tomatoes with zesty jalepenios in place of the chopped tomatoe and green chiles. I didn't have a can of creamed corn so I added frozen corn kernals instead. I didn't have half and half either so I thickened up some 2% milk with a flower and butter rue. I used a dash of cayenne pepper and a shake of smoked paprika instead of the tobascoe because I don't like the flavor of tobascoe.

 

[lostksbearindallas]

This recipe is awesome. If you want to kick up the heat, use a can of HOT jalapenos ((Hatch brand are very good) and a decent splash of Picante Sauce (such as Mi Valentina) at the end. Being lazy, I add a can of regular Rotels (with the hot Jalapenos and the Mi Valentina) and it has great heat but doesn't overwhelm the flavor. Thanks Miss Gracie