Creamy Mexican Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
• 1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• Optional: Minced fresh cilantro and fried tortilla strips