Mexican Street Corn Chowder
Mexican Street Corn like you have never seen it before in the form of this veggie-filled chowder loaded with an abundance of flavor from a rich blend of chile powder, jalapenos, and cheese.
EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 20 oz Super Sweet Frozen Corn
- 3 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes Peeled and diced
- 1 Celery Stick diced
- 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced OR thrown in whole with ½ inch slit
- 1/2 Lime juiced
- 1/4 cup Diced Onion
- 4 tsp Chicken Bouillon Base *recommend Better Than Bouillon brand
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1-3 tsp Chili Powder depending on heat preference
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Add Day of Cooking:
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Colby Jack Cheese or Mexican Cheese Blend
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, Mexican Cheese Blend, Cornstarch, and Water.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Add 4 cups Water and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 4 cups Water.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, with quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to pot. If Jalapeño was thrown in whole, pull out and discard.
- Add 1 cup Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, 1/2 cup Colby Jack Cheese or Mexican Cheese Blend, and 3 tbsp Cornstarch, mixed with 3 tbsp water and mix well.
- Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes in the slow cooker or about 3-5 minutes on saute setting in the pressure cooker (stirring occasionally).
Serving Suggestions:
- Top with cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, fresh lime or Mexican crema.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 33gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 367mgPotassium: 1238mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Mexican Street Corn Chowder Bag Label