Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 c. hot water
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 c. half and half cream
  • 2 c. (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (16 oz) cream style corn
  • 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 1/4 to 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 1 med. tomato, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, optional

Method

  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • In a Dutch over, brown chicken, onion and garlic in butter until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Dissolve the bouillon in hot water.
  • Add to pan along with cumin, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add cream, cheese, corn, chilies, and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted.
  • Stir in tomato.
  • Serve immediately; garnish with cilantro if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).