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Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

A delicious Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder that is hearty and creamy, and made with chicken potatoes, adobo sauce, and corn.. Made on your stovetop, this Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder recipe comes together in just about 40 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 116kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup onion, chopped diced
  • ½ bell pepper red or green diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup half & half
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon. adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 red potatoes rinsed, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 2 cups cooked diced chicken
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes from a can
  • ½ can green chiles
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • In 3 or 4 quart sauce pan or dutch oven, melt butter.
  • Add chopped onion, chopped bell pepper and minced garlic. Saute about 5-6 minutes until onions are clear.
  • In a small bowl, make a roux by mixing the flour with 2 tablespoons water. Once blended, add to pan.
  • Add the half and half and chicken broth while mixing with a wire whisk.
  • Add the adobo sauce, cumin, oregano and thyme and bring to a boil.
  • Add potatoes, corn, green chlies, salt and pepper and cook about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Add chicken and tomatoes and cook over medium low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly. Stir soup often.
  • Remove from heat and serve.
  • Top with shredded cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1066mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg