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Bowl full of Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder topped with roasted corn, cheese, and cilantro.

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

This Creamy Mexican Corn Chowder is loaded with tender juicy rotisserie chicken, fresh roasted corn, potatoes, onions, chili Verde, and cheese! Lots of cheese! It's a creamy comfort soup loaded with layers of delicious fiesta flavors! Ready in under an hour, it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 496 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbs butter
  • 3 C roasted fresh corn kernels
  • ½ Large White Onion chopped
  • 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 C shredded rotisserie chicken
  • ½ C Salsa Verde any brand
  • 1 tsp onion powder garlic powder, chili powder, and salt.
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp ground cummin
  • 4 C Chicken broth
  • 2 C half and half
  • ¼ C Cotjia Cheese
  • 1 C Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Set your instant pot to saute. Melt butter. Add corn, onion, salt and pepper. Saute until onion is semi-translucent. Turn-off saute function on instant pot.
  • To the corn and onions, add onion powder, garlic powder, ground cummin, and chili powder. Stir. Add potatoes, salsa verde, chicken and chicken stock. Place lid on top of the pot and turn to the "lock" position. Make sure the release valve is in the "lock" position as well. Select the "Soup" option and increase the cook time to 35 minutes.
  • When the soup is finished "quick release" the instant pot by using tongs to push the valve to one side. BE CAREFUL TO STAND AWAY FROM THE Pressure valve to prevent being burned by the steam releasing! Once all the steam has been released, and the lid unlocks, remove the lid away from you and set down.
  • Add 2 cups of half and half. Stir in Cotija and shreeded cheddar cheese until creamy and well blended. Add chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
  • Garnish with more cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla strips, corn, and fresh cilantro.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 34gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1184mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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