Chicken and Corn Chowder
The chicken and corn chowder is easy to make in one pot with shredded chicken, potatoes, bacon and corn in a creamy broth. It's hearty and full of savory flavors!
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 teaspoon 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
- Cook bacon. Cut 6-12 pieces of 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.
- Simmer soup. Add 1 Tablespoon butter to the pan with 1/2 cup chopped onions and 1 bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes then stir in the flour. Slowly stir in 3 cups chicken broth. Add in 3 diced russet potatoes, 2 cups corn, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Bring to a light boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Add cream and chicken. Add 1 1/2 cups milk into the soup with 2 cups cooked shredded chicken and simmer until it has begun 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.
- Serve. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with cheese, bacon crumbles and green onions if desired.
Notes
Creamy: To make it creamier, use the full amount of heavy cream.
Storage: This chowder will stay fresh in the refrigerator in a covered container for about 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 1483mg, Potassium: 889mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 792IU, Vitamin C: 45mg, Calcium: 99mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
