Description
This Mexican Street Corn and Chicken Chowder is a creamy, comforting soup with the bold flavors of grilled corn, chili lime seasoning, and tender chicken. Made in one pot, it’s the perfect easy dinner recipe for any night!
Ingredients
Chowder Base:
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1.5 lbs chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
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3 tbsp butter
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1 medium red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
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1 green bell pepper, diced (1/2-1 cup)
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1 small jalapeño, de-seeded and diced
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4 cups fresh or canned corn (drained)
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
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3 large cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups chicken broth
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup half and half
Seasoning & Garnish:
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1.5 tsp Tajín (chili lime seasoning)
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1 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp cumin
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1/2 tsp paprika
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Salt, to taste
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup cotija cheese
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Fresh lime juice, for serving
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Extra Tajín, diced onion, and fresh corn, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
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Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add diced chicken and a pinch of salt, cooking for 5-7 minutes until done.
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Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
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Melt 3 tbsp butter in the same pot over medium heat.
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Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Build the Chowder Base:
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Stir in flour, cooking for 2 minutes.
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Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring until combined.
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Add corn, cooked chicken, and diced green chiles.
4. Season & Simmer:
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Mix in Tajín, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt.
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Stir in half and half and bring to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Finish with Cream & Cheese:
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Stir in sour cream and cotija cheese.
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Simmer for 1-2 minutes, then adjust salt to taste.
6. Serve & Garnish:
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Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra Tajín, fresh lime juice, diced onion, and fresh corn.
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Enjoy warm!
Notes
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Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
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Spicy Variation: Add extra jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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Make It Thicker: Stir in extra sour cream or a cornstarch slurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg