Description
A hearty and comforting chicken and corn chowder that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any season. This creamy soup is packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, and flavorful spices, making it a delightful meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) cream-style corn
- 1 can (14 oz) corn kernels
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until cooked through and no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and onion; cook until the onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add milk, chicken broth, cream-style corn, corn kernels, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional).
- Enjoy your hearty and comforting chicken and corn chowder!
Notes
For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of hot sauce to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg