Creamy Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder

Name: Creamy Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded; 3 cups corn kernels; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish

A hearty and comforting bowl of chicken and corn soup packed with bold southwestern spices.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

This creamy chowder is one of my favorite ways to celebrate fresh summer corn and peppers. It is the perfect meal when you want something satisfying that feels like a big warm hug in a bowl.

My best tip is to use fresh corn cut right off the cob if it is in season. The sweetness really makes the flavors pop, but frozen corn works just as well during the rest of the year.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
3 cups corn kernels
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and red bell pepper to the pot and cook until they are soft and fragrant.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until aromatic.
4
Pour in the chicken broth, corn, cumin, and chili powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5
Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for about ten minutes so the flavors blend together.
6
Stir in the shredded chicken and the heavy cream. Let the soup heat through for another five minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper to your liking before serving warm with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can serve this with a dollop of sour cream or some shredded cheddar cheese on top for extra creaminess.

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