Lunch: Jalapeño Chicken and Corn Chowder

This hearty main-dish chowder is full of chunky goodness, including sweet corn and juicy chicken. Jalapeño peppers give it a touch of spicy heat.

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Jalapeño Chicken and Corn Chowder

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
4 ears sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob (or 4 cups frozen kernels, thawed and drained)
1 Tbsp no-salt seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash or sodium-free Spike seasoning)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrot, celery, jalapeño, garlic, and corn and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes. 
Add the no-salt seasoning, black pepper, and chicken broth. Bring to boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and puree about half of the soup, using an immersion blender or an upright blender. If using an upright blender, puree in batches and be sure not to overfill the blender. Return the puree to the pot.
Add the chicken and heat through. Remove the pot from the heat.
Stir in the yogurt and serve. Do not boil the soup once the yogurt is added. 
Recipe Cost: $8.57
Chef Tip: For a crunchy garnish, serve this soup with a few baked tortilla chips, crushed and sprinkled on top.
Choices: 1 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 2 Lean Protein

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