Fiesta Chicken Chowder

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 8 slices bacon
• 24 ounces chicken breasts, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 4 large russet potatoes, cubed
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups cream
• 16 ounces frozen corn
• 16 ounces frozen green beans
• 18 ounces canned diced green chiles
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (optional)
• cilantro (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut the bacon into short pieces and brown in the skillet. remove to drain on paper towels. repeat for chicken breast. sweat the onion and add cumin and oregano.
• 2 to a large stock pot, add the chicken, chicken stock, bacon, onions. add the potatoes, cream, and all the vegetables. season with salt and pepper. cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
• 3 garnish with cilantro and cheese if desired.