Description
This creamy Chicken Corn Chowder combines comfort and flavor, featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and hearty potatoes, making it perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded or diced chicken (Rotisserie chicken is a great option.)
- 2 cups sweet corn (Can be fresh, frozen, or canned.)
- 2 medium Yukon gold or russet potatoes (Diced.)
- 1 onion (Chopped.)
- 2 cloves garlic (Minced.)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk (Plus a splash of cream or half and half.)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour (For thickening, optional.)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- to taste paprika (For a smoky warmth.)
- to taste thyme
- a pinch cayenne (For extra spice.)
- to taste green onions (For garnishing.)
- cooked bacon (For garnishing.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt butter in a big pot, then cook chopped onion for about 4 minutes until it softens. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Cook Potatoes
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then turn down and simmer until the potatoes are tender, usually 10 to 15 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
- Stir in sweet corn and cooked chicken. Let simmer for a few minutes.
Finish the Soup
- Stir in milk and a splash of cream while keeping the heat low.
- Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and any desired extras.
Notes
For the best texture, let the soup cool before storing, and reheat gently. Stir in a knob of butter at the end for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
