Best Mexican Inspired Chicken And Gnocchi Corn Chowder Recipes

MEXICAN CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

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Chowder with pizzazz!

Provided by Jeanne Jones

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 cup hot water
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 tomato, chopped
¼ bunch fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown chicken, onion, and garlic in butter until chicken is no longer pink.
Dissolve the bouillon in hot water; Pour into Dutch oven, and season with cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in cream, cheese, corn, chilies, and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted. Stir in chopped tomato. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 868.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

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I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair. My family enjoys dipping slices of homemade bread in this chowder to soak up every bite! -Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup hot water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
Optional: Minced fresh cilantro and fried tortilla strips

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown chicken and onion in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, bouillon and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Stir in the cream, cheese, corn, chiles and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted; add tomato. If desired, top with cilantro and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI CORN CHOWDER

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This tasty recipe is a great spin on chicken and gnocchi soup, and so easily adaptable! Great served as-is with tortillas, or leave the gnocchi out entirely and serve with drop dumplings or over biscuits. Wonderful, deep flavor and a filling meal on a chilly night!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 anaheim pepper, raw
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half
¾ pound cubed, cooked chicken
1 ½ cups canned whole kernel corn, drained
1 large tomato, diced
2 large carrots, sliced
3 peppers dried red chile peppers, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi

Steps:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, Anaheim pepper, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, paprika, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Stir flour into the skillet until thoroughly combined; cook and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half, and bring to a simmer. Add chicken, corn, tomato, carrots, and dried chile peppers. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Add gnocchi and cook until it floats to the top, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 668.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

KITTENCAL'S SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

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Make this as spicy as desired by adjusting the jalapenos and Tabasco sauce, you can also add in crushed red chili flakes, I sometimes add in canned corn kernels

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (can use more or less)
1 small onion, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (do not mince)
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream (can use half cream and milk)
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or 2 cups cheddar cheese)
1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained or 1 large chopped tomato
seasoning salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste, can use white salt)
Tabasco sauce (to taste)
shredded Mexican blend cheese, for sprinkling on top (or cheddar cheese)

Steps:

Heat butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium.
Add in cubed chicken, onion and jalapeno peppers; cook stirring until chicken is no longer pink (adding in the garlic and cumin the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time).
Add in broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low then stir in cream, shredded cheese, cream-style corn, green chilies and diced tomatoes; cook stirring until the cheese has melted and all ingredients are heated through (about 2-3 minutes).
Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste.
Ladle into bowls then sprinkle with more shredded cheese.