Southwestern Corn Chowder Recipe

Southwestern Corn Chowder RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Southwestern Corn Chowder Recipe Rating 5

A family friend gave me this spicy chowder recipe years ago. We usually take a batch along when we go camping. It's a fast filling meal that satisfies all appetites.

1
[X]

Rate Southwestern Corn Chowder Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Southwestern Corn Chowder Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.
  • Yield: 7 Servings
20 25 45

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
  • 3/4 cup picante sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, cook chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the broth, corn and picante sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in peppers and cilantro.
  • Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon into bowls; top with cheese if desired. Yield: 7 servings (about 2 quarts).

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup (calculated without cheese) equals 164 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 611 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Southwestern Corn Chowder in Country Chicken Cookbook , p22

Healthy Cooking

Featured Videos

  • Corn Chowder

    Use up the last of the summer corn in this delicious, seasonal chowder recipe with fresh, roasted summer sweet corn. Also use up some extra zucchini is this soup too!

Comfort Food Diet

Try the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Online FREE for 7 days! It's an easy-to-follow diet plan you can do while enjoying delicious dishes!

Learn More >

New! Taste of Home Recipe Box

Organize your recipes into folders, personalize with notes, and easily share with friends.

Learn More >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Southwestern Corn Chowder (1)

Southwestern Corn Chowder Recipe

Southwestern Corn Chowder

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by GrizzlyMom

This is a great and easy recipe. To make it faster after work, I grab a rotisserie chix from the store on the way home. And if I want to turn up the spice, I just up the heat of the salsa. Such great flavor and so easy!!

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT