For the Homemade Cornbread Mix (may substitute with 1 cup of Jiffy)
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
For the Chowder
- 3 cups skim, 1%, or 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 small or 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into small bite-size pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (I like sharp, but any kind will work)
- 2 cups frozen corn or 1 15 oz can, drained
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste