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Southwest Corn Chowder

Add a southwestern twist to your traditional chowder recipes! Sweet potatoes, corn, and chipotle peppers create the most amazing combination of flavors in the slow cooker with a little extra kick. Southwest Corn Chowder is an easy, satisfying main meal for any season.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 8
Calories 283kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 - 2 chipotle chili peppers in adobo sauce from can
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 10 oz bag frozen cubed sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
  • 15 oz can creamed corn
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups chicken broth or stock

Instructions

  • Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in slow cooker
  • Remove ribs and seeds from pepper and chop
  • Remove outer layer of onion and finely dice
  • Remove chili peppers from can and finely dice
  • Add all ingredients, except cream, to slow cooker and stir to combine
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours
  • Stir in cream, turn to high heat, and cook for an additional 30 - 45 minutes
  • Serve topped with fresh chopped cilantro or as desired

Notes

  • Store leftover chowder in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost, then reheat on the stove.
  • I used a few chipotle peppers in my chowder, but you can reduce the amount to just one to make it less spicy but still keep a bit of smokiness.
  • Add more peppers to increase spice, if desired.
  • To make this recipe vegetarian, swap the chicken for a can of navy beans or other white bean varieties. Use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.
  • To make this recipe dairy-free, swap the heavy cream for coconut milk.
  • *With any ingredient swaps, be sure to check labels to ensure the recipe meets your dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 562mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5990IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg