Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 medium jalapeño, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (12 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 (12 oz) package fire-roasted frozen corn
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 tbsp Tajín seasoning
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock
For Serving:
- 2 cups full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
- Lime wedges and extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and jalapeño until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken, corn, and green chiles. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.
- Stir in sour cream, cheese, lime juice, and cilantro. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with queso fresco, lime wedges, and cilantro.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño and chili powder for desired heat level.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: Southwestern, Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg