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15 Minute Dinner – Corn and Chicken

Anne Murphy
Sometimes I need a 15 minute dinner. I can still have a home cooked, from scratch, gluten free meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main dish
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ears corn or 1 1/2 c canned or frozen corn
  • 1 jalapeno
  • olive oil for the pan
  • 1/2 c mirepoix
  • 8 oz cooked chicken
  • 1 c chicken broth
  • 1 T minced fresh oregano

Instructions
 

  • If using fresh corn, microwave the ears for 2 minutes, then husk and cut the kernels from the cobs.
  • Trim and chop the jalapeno.
  • Heat oil in your pan. Add the chopped jalapeno, and saute briefly to soften.
  • Add mirepoix and stir in pan until heated through.
  • Add the chicken, the broth, and the oregano, stirring after each addition. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the corn.
  • Cover and let simmer 3-4 minutes to cook the corn and allow flavors to meld.

Notes

This recipe uses food that has been previously prepared. If you do not have prepared mirepoix, saute some chopped onion to start.