Is it soup season yet? This crockpot Mexican corn chowder uses fresh ears of corn on the cob so it’s the perfect balance of summer flavor with the cooler chilly fall weather (and don’t worry if it’s not corn on the cob season where you are you can always use frozen corn).
We had several ears of fresh corn on the cob in our fridge so I decided to make a corn chowder. I wanted to mix things up a bit so I made the chowder with a Mexican flare. I used black beans, diced green chiles and some spicy taco seasoning to flavor the soup. To make it creamy and delicious I added some cream cheese (you can never go wrong with cream cheese). You’re going to like this recipe! My whole family was stoked when I served them this for dinner. It does make a lot you if you have a smaller family you could easily halve this recipe.
You can grill your corn or cook it in your oven. I like to use a foil-lined cookie sheet for easy clean up. I also made it easy by spraying each ear of corn with cooking spray, instead of taking the time to butter each ear.
Serve this fresh corn chowder up for dinner this week!
Mexican Corn Chowder
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Cook Time: 4 hours -
Total Time: 4 hours
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Yield: 8 servings
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 4 ears of fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1 lb yellow or red potatoes
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (make your own or use the stuff from a packet)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 3 Tbsp cornmeal
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 red bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425° F. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Place 4 shucked ears of fresh corn on the lined cookie sheet. Butter the ears of corn (or you can spray them with a cooking spray like Pam). Place the cookie sheet on the top rack and let it cook for 10 minutes. Turn the ears of corn over and cook for another 10 minutes. (If you choose to use frozen corn your can just throw the corn into the crockpot, don’t worry about roasting it).
- While the corn is cooking, wash the potatoes and dice them into 1/2 inch cubes. Place them into the slow cooker. Add in the green chiles, taco seasoning, black beans, salsa, cornmeal, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Nestle the chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
- When the corn is done cooking. Remove it from the oven and use a knife to cut the kernels off the cob (it’ll be hot so use a hot pad or wait until it cools). Add the corn kernels to the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for about 4 hours. The potatoes should be tender and the chicken should be cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with 2 forks or cut them into bite-size pieces. Add the chicken back into the slow cooker.
- Stir the cream cheese into the slow cooker. Let it melt and stir again until totally melted. Dice the red bell pepper and stir it into the slow cooker. Salt and pepper the soup to taste. Add in fresh lime juice to taste (I added in a couple of tablespoons).
- Scoop the chowder into serving bowls and enjoy. (I added a few bacon bits to the top of my soup)
Notes
Ideal slow cooker size: 6 quart
Can this be done in the instant pot? How long would you recommend?
Yes I bet you could do it in the Instant Pot. I would only cook for 5 minutes. The pot will take a while to come to pressure because it will be very full. Then do a 10 minute natural pressure release.
I have made this many times and love it. My recipe has changed, I use smoked chicken thighs and stock made from the smoked bones. I use 3/4 cup salsa Verde instead of canned chili’s and salsa. Everything else is like your recipe. Most excellent.
★★★★★
That sounds fantastic!!
Delicious! My kids loved it. We topped it with avocado (and the kids put salsa and sour cream on top too). Definitely a keeper!
yum on the avocado!!
Is this a gluten free recipe? It’s delicious! I want to make it for my friend who is gluten intolerant and it looks like it would be good. Just want to be sure.
Thanks!! Dee
I think it’s gluten free! Just check packaging to be sure.
Followed recipe to the letter but thought I needed a bit more liquid. I had used all of my chicken broth so I added a can of creamed corn and it turned out great! Thanks!
oh creamed corn sounds amazing! thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi!! This recipe looks great. Just curious what size did you crock pot did you use? Thanks!
I used a 6 quart
I'm writing to confirm that it's supposed to cook 4 hours at Low?? My potatoes are underdone– I'm thinking 6 hours at low or 4 hours at high? Am I the only one? 😉
What kind of potatoes did you use? My yellow potatoes cook in 4 hours on low. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. Every slow cooker is different and so I just always tell people to get to know their slow cooker.
Red potatoes also cook in 4 hours or 4.5 hours on low. Make sure they are cut up in small cubes.
oh yes, MaggieMae, I love red potatoes. Good tip, thank you very much!
Just made this as my first meal cooked in a slow cooker – it was very good. Another time I might use hotter chillies as we are fans of hot spices in this house. I served it with fresh from the oven cornbread.
oh that sounds good! I love cornbread 🙂
This looks so yummy! The perfect comfort food for fall :).
this is a great version of a meatless corn chowder I made last week in my slow cooker. The corn chowder I made last week was um-mm. This is double um-mm. Thank you, it's so simple in the slow cooker and it's delish.
Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
This sounds like perfection in my mouth right now! My only question is, what is the purpose of the cornmeal and can it be eliminated? If yes, then I have everything at home right now to make this and I can throw it in at lunchtime. Thank you!!! Great post!
Hi Jen, it just thickens the soup a bit. You can leave it out and thicken at the end with cornstarch and it should be just fine!! Enjoy 🙂
Great post; love all the photos. And this recipe sounds great.
Thanks Kalyn!!