Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1- inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 48 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotle in adobo sauce, diced
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, from can of chipotle in adobo
  • 1 1/2 – 2 cups corn, I cut mine fresh from the cob (3 cobs) OR a 15-ounce drained can of corn
  • juice of 2 large limes
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper
  • garnish – avocado, crushed tortilla chips and lime wedges

Instruction

  • Season the cubed chicken liberally with salt and pepper.
  • In a large sauce pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in batches, a few minutes on each side, transferring it to a plate when browned.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add in onions to pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the onions are soft. Add in the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring continuously.
  • Add the chicken back to the pot, along with the chicken broth, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, stirring to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add in the corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and squeeze in the fresh lime juice, add cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm with avocado slices and crushed tortilla chips.