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Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of Southwestern flair. My family enjoys dipping slices of homemade bread in this chowder to soak up every bite! —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas
6-8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 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
  • Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, brown chicken and onion in butter until chicken is
  • no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water,
  • bouillon and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer
  • for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream, cheese, corn, chilies and hot pepper sauce. Cook
  • and stir over low heat until cheese is melted; add tomato. Sprinkle
  • with cilantro if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 368 calories, 21 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 114 mg cholesterol, 753 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013