Chicken Corn Chowder

chicken and corn chowder

 

Chicken and Corn Chowder - one pot and under 30 minutes is all you need to make this delicious and comforting chowder loaded with chicken and corn.

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb chicken breasts, skinless and boneless cubed
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups milk *
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 14 oz can cream-style corn
• 1 14 oz can of corn kernels
• 2 green onions, chopped
• ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (optional for topping)

instructions

1. In a large Dutch Oven or soup pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink.
2. To the pot, add the garlic and chopped onion and cook for another 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent, stirring occasionally.
3. Season with cumin, salt and pepper, then add the milk and the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the cream-style corn, corn kernels, Sriracha sauce and stir. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro, and serve topped with cheese if preferred.