Description
Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder is a comforting, hearty dish that brings the warmth of home to your table. This creamy chowder features tender chicken, sweet corn, and a delightful blend of spices, making it perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. Each spoonful is bursting with flavor, ensuring you’ll be savoring this recipe long after the last bite. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a go-to dish that transforms any meal into a cozy experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping chicken, dicing onion and bell pepper, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers in oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and cumin; cook until chicken is white, about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and sweet corn; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and lime juice; simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot with cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg