Chicken Corn Chowder
A warm and comforting bowl of chicken corn chowder, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 2 medium Yukon gold or russet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Optional: diced jalapeños, fresh herbs, crispy bacon, or sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Dice the chicken, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the potatoes.
- Cook the chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken and season with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Sauté the aromatics: Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the potatoes and broth, cover, bringing to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the corn and cream, allowing it to simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
- Season to taste and adjust as preferred.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or toppings of choice.
Notes
For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot. This chowder can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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