Fiesta Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Fiesta Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen corn, cooked; 2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans creamed corn; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove, pressed; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups whole milk, see note; 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated; 1 -2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; salt; Topping; tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 cups frozen corn, cooked
2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans creamed corn
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, pressed
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups whole milk, see note
2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
salt
Topping
tortilla chips

1
In a large pot over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender -do not brown, add garlic and cook for one minute more.
2
Puree all the corn with the chicken broth in a blender, add to onions and simmer 20 minutes.
3
Add the rest of ingredients and stir until cheese melts, simmer about 10 minutes.
4
Adjust seasoning to taste.
5
Serve with a few tortilla chips broken over the top, you could also top with black olives or salsa,.
6
Note:
7
I will often buy whole milk for this recipe, but will also mix some half and half into non-fat milk. It would probably be fine with just the lower fat milk, but not as rich.

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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 cups frozen corn, cooked, 2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans creamed corn, 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fiesta 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!

Fiesta Corn Chowder

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