Description
A comforting and hearty Chicken Corn Chowder recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 strips bacon, drippings reserved
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1–2 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb. boneless/skinless chicken breast, or 2 cups leftover/rotisserie chicken
- Salt/Pepper
- 1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 (15 oz.) can sweet kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (Optional)
- 1/3 cup green onions, diced
- ½ teaspoon EACH: salt, oregano, paprika, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a 4.5-quart soup pot slowly over low heat. Once cooked, set aside and chop once cooled.
- Combine the chicken broth, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings in a large measuring cup and set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients.
- Leave 2 tbsp. bacon drippings in the pot. Add the onions and soften over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the butter, jalapeno peppers, bell peppers, and garlic. Soften for 3 more minutes.
- Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, until it begins to brown.
- Add the chicken broth mixture, in small splashes, stirring continuously. Add the half and half in the same manner. Add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cut the chicken in half lengthwise and season each side with salt and pepper. Add it to the chowder and bubble very gently, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Remove and let rest.
- Add the diced potatoes and simmer uncovered until fork tender, another 20-25 minutes.
- Dice the chicken and add it to the chowder along with the corn. Let it heat through for 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
- Gradually stir in the cheese until melted (if using). Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with chopped bacon and green onions. Serve with Cheddar Bay Biscuits!
Notes
- Ensure to let the chicken cook gently to prevent it from becoming tough.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Optional: Serve with Cheddar Bay Biscuits for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg