Description
Street corn chicken chowder is a heartwarming dish that perfectly combines creamy textures with smoky, sweet corn flavors. This comforting recipe brings together tender chicken and vibrant ingredients, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. As the chowder simmers, your kitchen fills with an inviting aroma that sets the stage for a delightful meal. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this chowder is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (approx. 2 ears of corn)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and shuck the corn if using fresh.
- Sauté: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Cook Chicken: Add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown.
- Add Corn and Spices: Stir in fresh corn, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for about 3 minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth; simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Create Creaminess: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in lime juice and garnish each serving with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg