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Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

15-25 minutes

Serves:

6-8

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About the Recipe

Spicy corn chowder

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces


• 1/2 cup chopped onion


• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced


• 3 tablespoons butter


• 1 cup hot water


• 2 teaspoons chicken base


• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin


• 2 cups half-and-half cream


• 2 cups (8oz.) Monterey Jack cheese (Pepper Jack give it more kick!)


• 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn


• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained


• 1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce


• 1 medium tomato, chopped (or one can of Rotel tomatoes)


• Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Preparation

  1. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken, onion and garlic in butter until chicken is no longer pink. 

  2. Add the water, bouillon and cumin; bring to a boil. 

  3.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. 

  4. Stir in the cream, cheese, corn, chilies and hot pepper sauce. 

  5. Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted; add tomato. 

  6. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. 


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