Description
This Chicken Corn Chowder recipe is a comforting and hearty soup perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, and flavorful veggies in a creamy broth, it’s a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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For the Chowder:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, and bell pepper. Cook for 6–7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well, cooking for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir in the shredded chicken, corn, half-and-half, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until heated through and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with parsley, bacon, and cheddar cheese if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes with a fork before adding the chicken.
- Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
