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How to Make Mexican-Inspired Chicken and Gnocchi Corn Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty and satisfying bowl of chowder to warm you up on a chilly evening, and this Mexican-inspired chicken and gnocchi corn chowder is just the ticket. Full of vibrant flavors and comforting ingredients, this chowder is a delicious twist on the classic corn chowder recipe.

What sets this chowder apart is the addition of tender chunks of chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a hint of Mexican-inspired spices. The combination of flavors creates a unique and delicio...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lightly packed fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • ¾ pound cubed, cooked chicken
  • 1 ½ cups canned whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 dried red chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, Anaheim pepper, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, paprika, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Stir flour into the skillet until thoroughly combined; cook and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half, and bring to a simmer. Add chicken, corn, tomato, carrots, and dried chile peppers. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add gnocchi and cook until it floats to the top, about 2 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 669mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 375mg

    Categories

    Mexican recipes
    Inspired recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Gnocchi recipes
    Corn chowder recipes