Excellent Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Excellent Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 cup hot water; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite size pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, diced; ¼ cup bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano; 2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans creamed corn; 4 cups frozen corn; 1 -2 cup water; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 cup jalapeno jack cheese, grated; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated; 1 dash Mexican hot sauce

Servings: persons

2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup hot water
4 tablespoons butter
2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, diced
¼ cup bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans creamed corn
4 cups frozen corn
1 -2 cup water
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup jalapeno jack cheese, grated
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1 dash Mexican hot sauce

1
Add the chicken bouillon cubes to the cup of hot water and set aside to melt.
2
In a Dutch oven, melt the butter and then add the chicken, onion, galic, and bell pepper.
3
Saute until the chicken is no longer pink.
4
Add the cumin and oregano.
5
Add the tomatoes and green chilis.
6
Add the creamed and frozen corn.
7
Add the water with the bouillon cubes, plus add the 1 to 2 cups of additional water depending how brothy you want it.
8
Heat on medium until bubbling.
9
Simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Add the half and half and heat to simmer.
11
Do not boil.
12
When the soup is hot, add both cheeses a hand full at a time to melt.
13
Add hot sauce if you want more heat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 1 cup hot water, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite size pieces, and more.

Yes, Excellent Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Excellent Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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