Poblano Corn Chowder With Chicken

17 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups frozen corn, divided
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 poblano chiles, seeded, diced
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • avocado, slices (optional)
  • lime slice (optional)
  • black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small saucepan, add the chicken breasts and 2 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook until chicken is tender; approximately 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Shred the chicken reserving poaching liquid.
  3. 3
    Puree 2 cups of the corn kernels in a blender with the milk; set aside.
  4. 4
    In a soup pot, heat the olive oil; add the diced chilies, onion and garlic; saute 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Measure the poaching liquid and add enough water to make 2 cups, add to soup pot along with the chicken.
  6. 6
    Add remaining corn and seasonings bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Stir in pureed corn, tomato and cheese; simmer to heat through and melt cheese, about 3 minutes.
  8. 8
    Ladle into servings bowls and garnish as desired.

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