By Becky Hardin
Published Jan 8, 2018
This MEXICAN CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER RECIPE is the ultimate Winter comfort food soup! Loaded with spicy tomatoes, green peppers, hash brown potatoes, garlic, onion, CHEESE, and more, this was an instant favorite at our house. Serve this cheesy chicken chowder with Fritos or tortilla chips and you’re in business. SO GOOD.
Cheesy Chicken Chowder Recipe
I’m so excited about this cheesy chicken chowder that I’m publishing it just one day after making it. I have quite a few other drafts in queue but this Mexican Cheesy Chicken Chowder got pushed to the front of the line. With the cold weather wreaking havoc on more than half the country, we are all in need of some good old fashioned comfort food.
I absolutely LOVE this Cheesy Chicken Chowder recipe because its loaded with really good ingredients:
- Juicy chicken breasts
- Diced potatoes
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- Lots and lots of CHEESE
- Onion
- Diced green pepper
…plus there are plenty of other tasty ingredients in this cheesy chicken chowder recipe. But it’s also SO easy to throw all of this together to make a quick meal. Anything I can make in under 30 minutes is a-okay by me…especially when Henry is in tow. This one is a winner!
This Mexican Cheesy Chicken Chowder Recipe will warm you up with it’s cheesy flavor!
Easy Chicken Chowder Recipe
Pat and I are supposed to be dieting for New Years Resolutions….but weekends are for breaking the rules!
This Cheesy Chicken Chowder recipe made for a great game day. Pat got to watch (so so so so much) sports and I got to just sit in the corner and chow down on cheesy soup. I can tolerate a lot of fantasy football talk as long as I have good food to keep me distracted.
I just love all the flavors in this easy soup recipe and LOVE the creamy cheesy chicken texture. Throw in some Fritos or Tortilla Chips and you’re really in heaven. So hearty and comforting. Just the way a good chicken chowder recipe should be.
How to make Cheesy Chicken Chowder
This chicken chowder recipe is so easy to make. All you need is 30 minutes and you’ve got a cheesy chicken dinner ready to go.
- Gather your ingredients
- Saute onion, garlic, & green peppers
- Add in the chicken, broth, and potatoes & let simmer
- Stir in the gravy, cream, Velveeta, and the rest of the ingredients
- Cook until the cheese is melted
- Serve warm with tortilla chips sprinkled on top
Scroll down to the recipe card for full instructions on how to make cheesy chicken chowder.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Chowder
While this is not a slow cooker recipe, it can be adapted if you wish. This cheesy chicken chowder recipe could be made in a slow cooker, crock pot, or Instant Pot.
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Okay, back to what’s important: this MEXICAN CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER . I hope you guys love it as much as we do. I have a feeling we will be making this easy recipe again and again!
See recipe card for details on how to make this Mexican Cheesy Chicken Chowder recipe. Enjoy!
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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 1 yellow onion diced
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 2 green peppers diced (about 1 cup)
- ▢ 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed (small cubes…bite sized pieces)
- ▢ 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- ▢ salt and pepper to taste
- ▢ 1 package frozen diced hash-brown potatoes 32 ounce package
- ▢ 1 packet country gravy mix 2.64 ounce packet
- ▢ 2 cups heavy cream or milk…but lets be honest…the creamier the better :
- ▢ 12 ounces Velveeta cut into small chunks
- ▢ 2 cans Rotel Tomatoes 10 ounce cans
- ▢ 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ▢ Sour cream Fritos, or Tortilla Chips for garnish
Instructions
- Add oil to the bottom of a dutch oven or stock pot and turn heat to medium/high. Stir in garlic, onion, and green pepper and allow to saute until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add in cubed chicken, chicken broth, salt and pepper, and frozen potatoes. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. While cooking, stir together cream and gravy mix in a separate bowl and set aside.
- After 15 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through), pour in the gravy/cream mix and toss in the Velveeta, tomatoes, and cilantro. Move heat to low/medium and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sour cream, Fritos, or Tortilla Chips.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Mexican Cheesy Chicken Chowder
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green peppers diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed (small cubes…bite sized pieces)
- 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package frozen diced hash-brown potatoes 32 ounce package
- 1 packet country gravy mix 2.64 ounce packet
- 2 cups heavy cream or milk…but lets be honest…the creamier the better :
- 12 ounces Velveeta cut into small chunks
- 2 cans Rotel Tomatoes 10 ounce cans
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream Fritos, or Tortilla Chips for garnish
Instructions
- Add oil to the bottom of a dutch oven or stock pot and turn heat to medium/high. Stir in garlic, onion, and green pepper and allow to saute until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add in cubed chicken, chicken broth, salt and pepper, and frozen potatoes. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. While cooking, stir together cream and gravy mix in a separate bowl and set aside.
- After 15 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through), pour in the gravy/cream mix and toss in the Velveeta, tomatoes, and cilantro. Move heat to low/medium and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sour cream, Fritos, or Tortilla Chips.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
