
A comforting soup that's perfect for warming up on a chilly day. This recipe combines tender chicken, chopped onion, and green bell pepper, along with the savory flavors of garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
The heartiness of the chowder comes from bone broth, and we add the sweetness of corn for that perfect balance. The pinto beans provide a satisfying texture, and the can of Rotel gives it a zesty kick. Finish it off with a dash of salt and pepper for seasoning.
For a creamy finish, consider stirring in cream cheese, whether it's chive and onion flavored or plain. The result is a delicious and filling chowder that's sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy this comforting bowl of warmth and flavor!
INGREDIENTS
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3 lbs chicken, about 4 breasts, uncooked
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
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2 cups bone broth (chicken or beef)
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1 - 10 oz bag frozen corn or a can of corn
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1 - 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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1 - 10 oz can rotel
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1 tsp each cumin & chili powder
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
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1 - 8 oz chive and onion cream cheese or plain (vegan works too, I did the reduced fat plain today)
STEPS
Slow Cooker: 1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker, chicken on the bottom, cream cheese on top. 2. Cook on high 4-5 hours or low 6-8 hours. 3. Remove chicken and chop or shred before eating and add back to pot.
Instant Pot: 1. Place all ingredients in the instant pot. 2. Pressure cook high 15 min. 10 min natural release. 3. Remove chicken and chop or shred before eating and add back to pot.
Notes: I topped mine with nonfat Greek yogurt (sour cream), green onions, and cheddar cheese. Avocado would be yummy too and add more healthy fat if you need more.
Nourishment Breakdown
Calories
457Fat
11 gStarch/Carbs
35 gProtein
49 gFiber
7 gPer 2 cup serving
PROTEIN chicken & bone broth
FAT cream cheese & cheese to top
FIBER peppers, onion, rotel
CARB/STARCH - beans & corn
13 comments
This is so delicious and easy as pie! We host our bible study after church, every two weeks. I made this yesterday and everyone loved it. Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe!!
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thepeachiespoon replied:
Yay! Thanks for commenting
I saw this recipe pop up on my Instagram. I love a chicken soup so I gave this a try for a healthier & heartier option. This is SO GOOD! It’s filling & feels so indulgent. The flavors are fantastic- highly recommend using the onion & chive cream cheese for added flavor depth. I made in the crockpot & it couldn’t have been easier. I’ve made this 3+ times in the past 2 months… do yourself a favor & try this! Husband has requested too!
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thepeachiespoon replied:
Thanks so much for this! So glad ☺️
Curious how many servings this includes :)
Had I not seen the video on Instagram, I probably wouldn’t have made this — but I’m so glad I did! It turned out extremely good. My boys and their friends each went back for 2–3 bowls! I didn’t have pinto beans on hand, so I used great northern beans instead (which I actually prefer), and since I was out of chicken broth, I substituted beef bone broth.
I even started with frozen chicken and frozen cream cheese — just tossed everything into the crockpot and let it cook for about 7 hours. It came out perfectly! I’ve never had corn chowder before, but this reminded me a bit of a taco soup — only with chicken and a creamy twist from the cream cheese. So, so good! Highly recommend!
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thepeachiespoon replied:
Hooray! Thanks for commenting.
My husband and I both loved this soup. Crockpot version was easy as pie :)
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thepeachiespoon replied:
Hooray! So easy. Thanks for commenting