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Southwestern Corn Chowder

5 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

7 servings (about 2 quarts)

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
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.
Southwestern Corn Chowder
Southwestern Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 164 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.