Fiesta Chicken Corn Chowder

Name: Fiesta Chicken Corn Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 large onion, (diced); 1 jalapeno, ( seeded and, minced); 1 pound chicken breasts, chopped/uncooked ((or 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)); 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 sweet corn, (drained and rinsed (or 2 cups fresh or frozen)); 1 14 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, (drained); 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies; 4 oz. block cream cheese, (very soft); 1/2 cup EACH shredded sharp cheddar, Monterrey Jack cheese; Hot sauce to taste; Sour cream ((highly recommended)); Cheese; Cilantro; Avocados; Tomatoes; Tortilla chips

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Chicken Corn Chowder is infused with Mexican seasonings, all made in one pot and on your table in less than 30 minutes! Readers call it: "A family favorite!" "Amazing" and "WOW!" It's cheesy, creamy (without any heavy cream!), comforting, and the layers of flavors are out of this world!

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:08:47 GMT