Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

olive oil

2 unit

chicken breasts

skinless

1 unit

red onion

finely chopped

1 tbsp

plain flour

6 cup

chicken stock

2 cup

tomato juice

1 cup

corn kernel

2 unit

hot chili peppers

finely sliced

0.25 cup

fresh cilantro

finely chopped

Step 1
~5 min

Heat half the olive oil in a saucepan.

Step 2
~5 min

Cook chicken until browned and cooked through.

Step 3
~5 min

Remove chicken and shred into strips.

Step 4
~5 min

Heat remaining oil in the same pan.

Step 5
~5 min

Cook onion until soft (3-4 minutes).

Step 6
~5 min

Add flour and stir for 1 minute.

Step 7
~5 min

Gradually add stock and tomato juice, 1 cup at a time, stirring until thickened.

Step 8
~5 min

Add chicken, corn, and chili.

Step 9
~5 min

Stir until heated through.

Step 10
~5 min

Serve topped with cilantro.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tang.

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or tortilla chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Quesadillas
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern US, Mexican-inspired

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, influenced by Mexican flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Cold weather
Lunch

Popularity Score

70/100

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