Mexican Corn Chowder

This chowder is so easy to make and everyone just loves it. The garnishes are what really make it. Try chopped tomatoes, shredded Jack cheese, cubed avocado, parsley, tortilla chips, salsa, Cheddar cheese -- the choice is up to you. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
• 3 ½ cups fresh corn kernels
• 2 teaspoons chopped green chile pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook celery, onion and carrot in butter until onion begins to soften. Stir in garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in corn, chicken broth, cooked chicken and chile pepper and let simmer until heated through. Stir in milk and heat gently just before serving.