A creamy and comforting soup recipe loaded with shredded chicken, potatoes, bacon, corn and flavorful spices. This one-pot chicken and corn chowder is easy, hearty and super delicious!
Love soup recipes? Try my loaded baked potato soup, potato leek soup and buffalo chicken soup.
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Easy Chicken Corn Chowder
I love a nice thick and chunky soup recipe and this creamy chicken and corn chowder does not disappoint! Made in just one pot with easy-to-find ingredients., this chowder is ready to eat from prep to finish in just one hour.
It has similar taste to my hearty corn chowder and clam chowder recipe, but with shredded chicken which makes it so delicious. I love serving it with a piece of crusty French bread or in a homemade bread bowl if I have the time.
There is just something soothing about a warm bowl of chowder on a cold day that warms the soul. It’s perfect for cool fall and winter nights, but is also refreshing enough to enjoy all year long. Other comfort food we love include this homemade chicken pot pie!
Tips + Variations
- Bacon grease. Don’t discard all of the bacon grease after cooking the bacon in the pot. Leave about 1/2 Tablespoon of grease in the pan to add extra flavor to the soup.
- Cheese. To make this a cheesy chicken and corn chowder, mix in about 2 cups of shredded cheese when adding in the milk.
- Spice. If you like heat, try adding in 1-2 chopped jalapenos. Remove the seeds if you don’t like overly spicy.
- Rotisserie chicken. To save time, I like to use a leftover rotisserie chicken. It’s easy to shred and no extra cook time is needed. However you could always make your own shredded chicken if preferred.
- Creamy. For an even creamier consistency, you may use heavy cream instead of milk or half and half.
Storing Chicken Corn Chowder
This soup will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Because of it’s creamy consistency from the milk (or half and half), I don’t recommend freezing the chowder. Dairy tends to separate when frozen, which can change the texture of the soup.
Favorite Toppings
Don’t forget to load on all your favorite toppings when serving. Any of the below make great additions.
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Crumbled bacon
- Tortilla strips or crackers
- Chopped jalapenos
More Creamy Soup Recipes:
- Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Crockpot Potato Soup
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Zuppa Toscana
- Broccoli and Cheese Soup
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Chicken and Corn Chowder
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Ingredients
- 6-12 strips bacon , reserve some for top
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 russet potatoes , peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ¼ ground black pepper , more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 to 1 ½ cups whole milk or half-and-half , warmed
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken , shredded
Optional toppings: Shredded cheese and sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cut the bacon into 1/2" pieces. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once cooked, remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Leave about 1/2 Tablespoon of grease in the pan.
- Add the butter to the pan with the onions and bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes then stir in the flour. Slowly stir in the chicken broth. Add in the potatoes, corn, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a light boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Add the milk into the soup with the chicken and simmer until it has begin to thicken. Add more if desired. Stir in bacon crumbles (reserving some for the top). Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with cheese, bacon crumbles and green onions if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Chicken, Chicken, Dinner, Nut-Free, One Pot, One Pot, Soups, Stovetop, Stovetop
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
Made this last night. (I literally googled “corn chowder” and found your recipe at the grocery store at 4:30pm :). Made some corn bread to go with it. My family loved it and has asked for it to be added to the rotation. I followed the recipe for the most part, with just a couple of small changes: I didn’t feel like dealing with bacon, so I added a teaspoon of smoked paprika for that smoky flavor. It worked great. Also, I used Yukon Gold potatoes instead of russet because that is what I tend to always have on hand. Like I said, this one is a keeper. Thank you!
So glad your family enjoyed the chicken and corn chowder! Smoked paprika sounds like a great addition :)