Chicken Corn Chowder

Ingredients

Add First:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, see note 1
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 (14.75-ounce) cans cream style sweet corn
• 1-1/2 cups frozen corn I like fire-roasted
• 1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles undrained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chicken stock or broth

Add Later:

• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream, see note 2
• Toppings as desired see note 3