Chicken Corn Chowder

5 from 1 vote

This creamy corn chowder recipe is such a flavorful soup made with tender pieces of chicken, chunks of potatoes, carrots, potatoes, and corn, simmered in a deliciously flavored rich broth. This is not your ordinary chicken soup!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 358kcal

Author: Love Keil

Ingredients

6 strips bacon chopped, plus more for serving
2 cups chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
1 medium onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
8 cups chicken broth homemade
2 lb golden potatoes peeled and chopped about 4 cups
1 carrot chopped
1 cup corn frozen organic
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
fresh greens for garnish like parsley, thyme or dill

Instructions

Using a pot or dutch oven, cook bacon for about 5 minutes.
Add chicken thighs and chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring few times. Next add garlic and thyme and stir fro 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Next add flour and stir for 1 minute.
Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking until there are no lumps. Add potatoes, corn and chopped carrot then bring it to a boil, simmer on low for 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked thru. After add bell pepper and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Pour in heavy whipped cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring it to a gentle boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and garnish with parley and crispy bacon. Enjoy with homemade pita bread or sourdough bread!

Notes

Russet potatoes are an excellent choice for chowders due to their high starch content. They contribute to the soup's thickness, maintain their shape well, and have a tender texture that melts in your mouth. If you prefer, you can also opt for waxier potatoes such as red potatoes or Yukon Golds.
While canned or frozen corn will suffice, using fresh corn is recommended if available.
To achieve a thinner consistency, you can increase the amount of broth and reduce the quantity of flour used.
Utilizing leftover rotisserie chicken, shredded chicken, or any cooked chicken (lightly seasoned) is not only a great way to minimize waste but also simplifies the cooking process.

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