Gluten Free Chicken Taco Corn Chowder
A soul-warming and satisfying soup that’s easy, healthy, and gluten free, plus has a little kick, you’ll love the mashup of two comfort food favorites in this Gluten Free Chicken Taco Corn Chowder.
Gluten Free Chicken Taco Corn Chowder
Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes Launch as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I received free samples of McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes from McCormick mentioned in this post. I was compensated for my time. As always, all opinions are my own.
I was talking to The Hubby last night about what is considered “comfort food”. It’s funny how it can mean different things to different people. Some go with sweets like brownies or cake, while others go savory like beef stew or macaroni and cheese. The Hubby said that comfort food for him is somthing that you can take a big slice of and put it on your plate, like lasagna or meatloaf.
For me, comfort food is usually a steamy bowl full of something hearty but also healthy. I don’t want something rich or heavy, because I want it to energize me, not weigh me down. But I also want it to satisfy my stomach and my soul. And I don’t want it to take a lot of time or effort, since it’s not so comforting if I have to spend hours preparing it before I get to sit down and enjoy it.
So, my new favorite comfort food might be this…
Gluten Free Chicken Taco Corn Chowder is a spicy, Mexican-inspired version of my favorite Chicken Corn Chowder. It’s thick and creamy with any cream, and nobody will walk away from the table hungry, because, as The Hubby likes to say, “Soup isn’t a meal.” Let me tell you, this soup was most definitely a meal, since the hearty corn base was filled with chunks of chicken and tomatoes, and then topped off with some avocado, crushed (gluten free) corn tortilla chips and Greek yogurt or sour cream. And what packed the big punch of Southwestern flavor from herbs and spices, but without a lot of time, effort, or funky ingredients like MSG or artificial colors and flavors? The new McCormick Gluten Free Taco Seasoning Mix!
Certified by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, McCormick is making sure that, whatever your reason for eating gluten free, you don’t have to skip the flavor. Now four of their most popular recipe mixes – Taco, Chili, Brown Gravy, and Turkey Gravy – come in gluten free varieties. And, even better, at the same price as the original mixes!
Sure, you can simply use the mixes to whip up tacos on Tuesday, chili for the big game, or simply to mix up a simple gravy for a Sunday roast or Thanksgiving turkey. But you can also get a little more creative with these versatile mixes. Last week I pulled a recipe from the McCormick Gluten Free Recipe Vault for Gluten Free Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli, and today, well, this super awesome chowder. I challenge you to see what recipes you can come up with!
What is your favorite comfort food?
Gluten Free Chicken Taco Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 cup about one medium onion, chopped
- 6 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1 package McCormick Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning Mix
- 4 cups chicken broth or stock
- 2 c chopped cooked chicken
- one 14.5 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes well-drained
- Optional sliced avocado crushed gluten free corn tortilla chips, and Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat
- Add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
- Add 4 cups of corn and the Taco Seasoning Mix, and saute for 4-5 minutes to start to soften the corn.
- Add 2 cups of chicken stock and cook about 15-20 minutes to soften the corn.
- Transfer the entire mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender and puree until smooth.
- Return the puree to the saucepan over medium-low heat, and add the remaining 2 cups stock, 2 cups corn, chicken, and tomatoes.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve topped with avocado, tortilla chips, and sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
Enjoy!
Looking for some more quick and easy gluten free soups?
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- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder
- Vegetable “Flu-Buster” Soup
- Thai Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
And here’s what some of my friends made using the other mixes…
- Gluten Free Turkey Dinner Shepherd’s Pie from Mom Foodie
- Gluten Free Savory Chili Cheesecake Spread from SpaBettie
- Gluten Free Southern Burrito Bowls from Healthy Aperture
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Anna Powell says
Wow. this looks great and kid friendly. Good recipe to mix in some bone broth. Thanks. Just pinned it.
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Hi Anna!
Adding bone broth to the chowder would be a great addition. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Lou Lou Girls says
You are making me so hungry! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Haha, enjoy!
Carla says
Mmm taco soup. I’d definitely call that comfort food! I haven’t had taco soup in a long time.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Total comfort food!!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Adding this to the must-try soon list! It is my kind of dinner!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks Lori! It’s so easy for comfort food on a busy day!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
This looks so tasty! Great attention to detail – I love the fresh avocado and lime for serving!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks Faith! Yes, I love adding a zing of lime to anything with a Southwestern flavor.
carrian says
One of our all time favorite soups!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
It is so good, especially in the cool weather!
Jennifer | Bake or Break says
This is total comfort food for me. One of my favorite things about fall and winter is that it’s soup season!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I agree! Wish my husband did!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I love this soup!!! So hearty and comforting for fall.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I do love a steamy bowl of soup on cold days!!! This looks delicious!!! You can’t go wrong with taco added to anything!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I have been wanting to try the McCormick gluten free pouches! And this soup sounds too die for! I am always done for soup and tacos!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
They are great! I’ve now used three of the varieties and will probably use the chili this weekend.
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
I love YOUR idea of of comfort food 🙂 This chowder seriously looks so decadent, but I like that it won’t weigh me down. And really – I think all men believe soup isn’t a meal. They are WRONG 😛
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
That looks like it would be in the running for MY favorite comfort food, too!
Linda | Brunch with Joy says
I first had to agree with your husband that soup is not a meal, but after seeing your recipe, I am convinced…it is a meal, a comforting one. 🙂
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
This is a totally satisfying meal!
heather @french press says
this sounds delicious Brianne – we love taco pretty much anything
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Can’t go wrong with tacos. Thanks Heather.
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
What a great recipe. Pinning now!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks Amy! Enjoy!