White Chicken Chili Corn Chowder
Spicy, creamy and so delicious...great on its own, but even better with a side of homemade beer bread!
Servings: 6
Calories: 662kcal
Ingredients
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 cups yellow corn kernels (from about 4 ears corn)
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired, and chopped
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, melted
- 3/4 cup salsa verde
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- avocado, cheddar, and yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and reserve for topping.2. To the pot, add the onion, cook until fragrant, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes, until very fragrant. Add the corn, potato, and chicken, then stir in the broth. Season with more salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.3. Pull the chicken out and shred using 2 forks. 4. Transfer 3/4 of the chowder to a blender and blend until mostly smooth. Return to the pot. Stir in the poblano, jalapeño, milk, cream cheese, salsa verde and cheddar. Cook 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. If needed, thin with additional milk.5. Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with bacon, yogurt, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Eat and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 662kcal
