Description
Mexican Corn Chicken Soup is a warm and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet corn, and vibrant spices. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also rich in flavor, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. With each spoonful, you’ll be enveloped in a delightful medley of tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 bell pepper (optional), diced
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts, cumin, and chili powder; cook until the chicken is browned (around 7 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth to cover the chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the corn and diced bell peppers; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot along with lime juice and cilantro. Stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg