Creamy Poblano Corn Chowder with Shredded Chicken
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy poblano corn chowder, featuring tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a hint of spice. This hearty soup is a perfect blend of flavors, sure to please any palate.
Ingredients
Chowder Ingredients | |
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| 2 | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 2 | cups water |
| 4 | cups frozen corn, divided |
| 1 | cup milk |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 2 | poblano chiles, seeded and diced |
| 1 | white onion, chopped |
| 3 | 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 (to taste) | |
Instructions
Preparing the Chowder | |
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| 1. | In a small saucepan, place the boneless skinless chicken breasts with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the chicken is tender, approximately 10 minutes. |
| 2. | Shred the cooked chicken and set aside, reserving the poaching liquid. |
| 3. | Blend 2 cups of the corn kernels with the milk in a blender until smooth; set the mixture aside. |
| 4. | In a soup pot, heat olive oil and add the diced poblano chiles, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. |
| 5. | Measure the poaching liquid and add enough water to make 2 cups. Pour this liquid into the soup pot along with the shredded chicken. |
| 6. | Add the remaining corn, sugar, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. |
| 7. | Stir in the pureed corn and milk mixture, diced tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Simmer until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. |
| 8. | Serve the chowder in bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime slices, and freshly ground black pepper as desired. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 487.6 kcal |
| Protein | 27.1 g |
| Fat | 11.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80.3 g |
| Fiber | 9.4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
Published on Jul 24, 2024 by Luminița