Fiesta Chicken Corn Chowder

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 -8 servings

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Fiesta Chicken Corn Chowder

Chicken Corn Chowder is infused with Mexican seasonings, all made in one pot and on your table in less than 30 minutes!  Readers call it: "A family favorite!" "Amazing" and "WOW!" It's cheesy, creamy (without any heavy cream!), comforting, and the layers of flavors are out of this world!

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Ingredients

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Mexican Corn Chicken Chowder

  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced, large
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and, minced
  • 1 pound chicken breast or 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 1 tsp EACH salt
  • 1 tsp EACH chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 4 cups chicken broth divided, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 .75 oz. cans cream-style corn
  • 1 oz. sweet corn drained and rinsed (or 2 cups fresh or frozen, can
  • 1 oz. can diced tomatoes drained, fire-roasted
  • 1 oz. can green chilies mild, diced
  • 4 oz. cream cheese very soft, block
  • 1/2 cup EACH sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup EACH Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
  • hot sauce to taste

Garnish (optional)

  • sour cream (highly recommended)
  • cheese
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • tomato
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or soup pot. Add the chopped chicken, onions, jalapenos, and seasonings; then sauté for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the bell peppers, garlic, and flour. Cook, while stirring for 2 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in 3 cups chicken broth.
  4. Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with the remaining 1 cup chicken broth and add it to the soup. Stir in the creamed corn, whole corn, diced tomatoes, and green chiles.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add rotisserie chicken if using. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted. Then, add the shredded cheeses, a handful at a time, and continue to stir until completely melted.
  7. Garnish servings with desired toppings.
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