Description
Mexican Chicken and Street Corn Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, sweet corn, and a medley of spices in a creamy broth. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends, promising a deliciously warm experience in every spoonful. With its vibrant flavors and satisfying texture, this chowder will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn (or canned corn)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- Stir in corn and chicken broth; simmer gently.
- Add cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Mix in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot with optional tortilla chips on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg