Best 5 Smoky Chipotle Chicken Corn Chowder With Salsa Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing fusion of smoky chipotle, tender chicken, and sweet corn in a creamy chowder that will warm your soul. This delectable dish is elevated with a refreshing salsa salad, a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy dressing. The smoky chipotle chicken corn chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup, perfect for a chilly day. The chicken is cooked in a smoky chipotle sauce, then added to a creamy corn chowder base. The salsa salad is a refreshing and light side dish, made with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and cilantro. It's the perfect complement to the rich and flavorful soup. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in under an hour. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CHOWDER RECIPE



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Chipotle Chicken Chowder is thick, creamy and loaded with chicken, potatoes, corn and just the right amount of peppers!

Provided by Life Made Simple Team

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 of a yellow onion (diced)
1/2 of a red pepper (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk or half & half
4 cups (1) 32 oz box chicken broth
1 chipotle chile in adobo (seeded and minced)
2 tsp adobo sauce (from chipotle chilles)
1/2 (4 oz) can Hatch chilies
1/2 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
5 medium sized red potatoes (rinsed, peeled (optional) and cubed into 1" chunks)
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 cups cooked, diced chicken
1 cup medium-sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
chopped cilantro
grated cheddar cheese
lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch-oven or stock pot set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and red pepper, sauté until tender, then add the garlic. When the garlic is fragrant and translucent, sprinkle in the seasonings (salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and thyme) along with the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the flour becomes lightly golden in color (but not brown). Whisk in the milk and chicken broth. Add in the chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, hatch chilies and fire roasted tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  • Once the mixture is boiling, add the potatoes and corn, reduce to medium heat again. Simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the chopped chicken and cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted. Continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, cheese and lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 1168 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SMOKEY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 7-ounce can chipotles in adobo
1 white onion, chopped
1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped, or more to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more whole leaves, for garnish
Juice of 4 limes plus 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Kosher salt
2 to 3 cups mayonnaise
2 chickens, cut into pieces or 8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the chipotles in adobo sauce, white onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice. Add a pinch of salt and pulse until combined. Remove to a large non-reactive bowl. Fold in 2 cups of mayonnaise. Taste and adjust seasonings. If it is too hot, add more mayonnaise. Reserve about 1/2 cup marinade for serving.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the remaining marinade, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat half of a grill to medium-high heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and place the chicken, bone-side down, in the center of the cooking grate. You do not need to turn the chicken pieces as they cook. Grill, with the grill cover down, until the breast meat near the bone registers 165 degrees F and the thigh meat registers 180 degrees F, about 45 minutes. If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook until no longer pink and the juices run clear.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill using tongs and a spatula to preserve the crust on top. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes before garnishing with whole cilantro leaves and serving with the reserved marinade and lime wedges alongside.

BOSS-WORTHY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CHOWDER



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Spicy chowder that's different from all the rest - why? It's the chipotle peppers and roasted corn. If you're not crazy about spices, you can start off with just a hint of the chipotle and jalapeño and add more later, if you like. This is one of our favorite recipes; I even served this to my boss and my boss' boss when they came to my home for a departmental cookout (nervy, huh?)! Adapted from a Gourmet recipe.

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large russet potato, diced into 1/4 inch cubes (baking potato, peel if you want to!)
3 -6 minced garlic cloves
1 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and minced fine (wear rubber gloves when mincing)
1/2 chipotle chile, minced fine (as many as you can handle, keep the rubber gloves on to mince these!)
3 -6 tablespoons adobo sauce (but I scrape it out of the can the chipotles were in) (optional)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups fat-free half-and-half (or regular half and half, if you can spare the calories!)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well-drained (or 3 - 5 fresh roma tomatoes, diced)
2 cups fresh corn (for extra smokiness, roast the corn before adding to the chowder) or 2 cups frozen corn (for extra smokiness, roast the corn before adding to the chowder)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 diced boneless smoked chicken breasts (discard skin and fat, (or more, if you want, We smoke our own, but you can buy smoked chicken breast)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart heavy pot, cook onions in oil over moderate heat, stirring until softened.
  • Add diced potato, garlic, and jalapeño and cook stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour, and cook over moderately low heat, stirring about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in 2 cups broth and half and half and bring to a boil while stirring.
  • Add tomatoes, corn, parsley, chipotle, and chicken and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add remaining broth, if needed, to get the liquid consistency you want.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • NOTE: The original recipe called for Monterey Jack cheese, and although I love cheese, I just didn't like it with this recipe, but if you want to try it with cheese, enjoy!

SMOKY CHIPOTLE-CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER WITH SALSA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Sauce     Chicken     Corn     Simmer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 chipotle chili in adobo, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/3 handful
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (eyeball it)
Salt and black pepper
20 white or yellow tortilla chips, plus some for garnish
1 quart chicken stock
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into small bite-size pieces
2 10-ounce boxes frozen corn kernels
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (eyeball it)
2 ripe Hass avocados
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, a palmful, chopped
1 small head romaine lettuce, washed and coarsely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, a generous handful, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat a soup pot over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO, twice around the pan. Add the onions, garlic, chipotle, celery, coriander, cumin, and a little salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the onions are slightly tender, stirring frequently.
  • While the onions are cooking, in a food processor grind the tortilla chips until they are pretty fine. If you don't have a food processor, put the chips in a resealable plastic bag and smash them up using a rolling pin until you don't feel like doing it anymore. They might not be ground as fine as they would be in the machine, but it won't matter in the end. You need about 1 cup of ground chips; since different brands of chips come in different sizes, adjust the amount you grind accordingly. Add the ground chips to the onions, stir to combine, then add the chicken stock, bring it up to a bubble, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken and frozen corn and continue to cook it for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • While the soup is cooking, prepare the salsa salad. To make the dressing, in a small mixing bowl combine the juice of 1 lime, the mustard, and a little salt and pepper. In a slow steady stream whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of EVOO. Reserve the dressing.
  • Cut all around the circumference of the avocados, lengthwise and down to the pit. Twist and separate the halved fruit. Remove the pit with a spoon, then scoop the flesh out in one piece from both halves, chop it into bite-size pieces, and transfer it to a salad bowl. Cut the grape tomatoes in half and add them to the avocados along with the cilantro, chopped romaine lettuce, and chopped red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it to coat and combine.
  • If the soup becomes too thick, adjust it by adding a little more stock, and if it is too thin, let it continue to cook and reduce until it is to your liking. Taste and check for seasoning, adjust with a little salt and pepper, and if you want more heat, you have that hot sauce on hand, so use it. Add the parsley and serve the soup with the salsa salad alongside. Garnish each bowl of soup with a chip or two.

SMOKY CORN SALAD



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I love to try new dishes for my husband and myself, and also for when we entertain. I collect recipes from all over the world, and I appreciate the bold Southwest flavors that come through in this 5-ingredient salad. It's a keeper in my book. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
2 large sweet red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet coated with cooking spray, saute corn until lightly browned. Transfer to a serving bowl., Stir in the lime juice, salt and chipotle pepper. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in red peppers and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn: Fresh corn on the cob is best for this recipe, but frozen corn can also be used. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before adding it to the soup.
  • Roast the corn: Roasting the corn adds a smoky flavor to the soup. You can roast the corn in the oven or on the grill.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for black beans and pinto beans, but you can use any type of beans you like. Some other good options include kidney beans, navy beans, and Great Northern beans.
  • Add some spice: The chipotle peppers in this recipe add a smoky heat to the soup. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chipotle peppers or omit them altogether.
  • Serve with salsa salad: The salsa salad is a refreshing and flavorful topping for this soup. You can make your own salsa or use a store-bought salsa.

Conclusion:

This smoky chipotle chicken corn chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. The roasted corn, black beans, and pinto beans add a lot of texture and flavor to the soup, and the chipotle peppers give it a smoky heat. The salsa salad is a refreshing and flavorful topping that adds a nice contrast to the soup.

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