Chipotle Chicken Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ears sweet corn or 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 8 (about 3 pounds) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus to taste
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more as needed
• 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 chipotle peppers (from one 7-ounce can chipotles in adobo)
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from one 7-ounce can chipotles in adobo)
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup half and half
• Sour cream, for serving (optional)
• Torn cilantro or thinly sliced scallion, for serving (optional)