Description
Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings, combining tender chicken, sweet corn, and zesty lime in a creamy broth. This delightful dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite toppings. Each spoonful bursts with flavor, making it an instant favorite for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: dice the onion and mince the garlic, then cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken and garlic; cook until chicken is no longer pink (6-7 minutes).
- Stir in corn and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, add heavy cream and spices. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish with lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute frozen corn for fresh if needed. For a vegetarian version, swap out the chicken for beans and use vegetable broth. Enhance flavors by adding fresh herbs or blending part of the chowder for a creamier texture.