30 Minute Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder (lightened up)

Name: 30 Minute Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder (lightened up)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ large onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined, minced; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped ((uncooked)); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tsp EACH salt, chili powder; 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup flour; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 14.75 oz. cans cream-style corn; 1 15 oz. can corn, drained and rinsed; 1 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, drained; 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies; 4 oz. cream cheese, softened ((I use 1/3 less fat)); 8 oz. Mexican cheese blend ( or 1/2 cup each cheddar, Monterrey); Hot sauce to taste; sour cream ((highly recommended)); cheese; cilantro; Avocados; Tomatoes; Tortilla chips

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This 30 Minute LIGHTENED UP Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder is destined to become one of your favorite soups ever! Its cheesy, creamy (without any heavy cream!), comforting and the layers of flavors are out of this world - and all made in one pot!

Updated at: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:53:00 GMT