Mexican Chicken Corn Soup 

This Mexican Chicken Corn Soup is a comforting, one pot meal that brings together the sweetness of corn, the richness of chicken, and a touch of southwestern heat. It's naturally gluten free and can be customized to suit your spice preference, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies

• 3 cups frozen corn kernels

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 1 cup shredded cheese (such as pepper jack or Colby jack)

Directions

1. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them until browned on both sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

3. Build the Soup Base: Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir to combine.

4. Simmer: Return the seared chicken breasts to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

5. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot. Shred them using two forks and return the shredded chicken to the soup.

6. Finish the Soup: Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup heat through for an additional 5 minutes.

7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Serve hot with optional toppings such as chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 360 kcal

• Protein: 25 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Carbohydrates: 31 g

• Fiber: 5 g

• Cholesterol: 70 mg