Paula Arbuckle'S Corn Chowder
["1/4 c. onion, chopped", "1 clove garlic, finely chopped", "1 1/2 lb. skinned boneless chicken breast", "1 c. chicken broth or stock", "1 tsp. ground cumin", "2 c. half and half", "16 oz. can creamed corn", "3 Tbsp. butter", "4 oz. can chopped green chilies (undrained)", "1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz.)", "Tabasco to taste"]
["In large saucepan, saute onion, garlic, broth and cumin; bring to boil.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.", "Add half and half, corn, chilies, cheese and Tabasco.", "Cook and stir until cheese melts and mixture is hot.", "Makes 2 quarts."]
["onion", "clove garlic", "chicken breast", "chicken broth", "ground cumin", "corn", "butter", "green chilies", "shredded Monterey Jack cheese"]