Chicken Corn Chowder
This creamy Chicken Corn Chowder is loaded with tender chicken, hearty potatoes, sweet corn, and mild green chiles for just the right amount of spice. Finished with crispy bacon and melted cheese, it’s a comforting, easy soup recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or chilly days.
Servings: 8
Calories: 384kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon chopped
- 3 medium russet potatoes diced
- ¼ cup yellow onion diced
- 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¾ teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon cajun seasoning ex. Tony Chachere's
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 2 cups cooked chicken roasted, diced
- 30 oz canned whole kernel corn drained (2 15.25 oz cans)
- 15.25 oz canned cream style corn
- 4 ounce canned diced green chiles
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes
- diced fried bacon
- grated cheddar cheese
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a large heavy bottom pot and fry until crisp over medium high heat. Remove to a paper lined plate and drain, leaving the excess drippings in the pot, and set aside.
- To the same pot add the potatoes and onions and stir until the onions are softened, about 1-3 minutes depending on size.
- Sprinkle in the flour to the potatoes and onions and cook stirring constantly for about 1 minute. It should be well incorporated and toasty.
- Pour in the milk and broth and all of the seasonings and stir well. Bring this to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally so that nothing sticks.
- Once it is at a boil reduce the heat to low and simmer for 13-16 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Once they are tender add in all the corn, chiles, chicken and cheese. Cook over low heat until heated all the way through-about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
The bacon adds such great flavor-don't skip that step if possible!
Shredding your own cheese ensures a clean and easy melt.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg
