This chicken corn chowder recipe is creamy and hearty comfort food. The recipe is easy to follow and full of veggies – corn, potatoes, carrots and celery! Also, you can save time by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we still have to deal with cool nights.
And the best way to conquer a chilly night is a chicken corn chowder recipe that is easy to make and warms your bones.
Put on your comfy pants and thick socks one last time before you box them up for the summer and make a big pot of this chowder recipe.
Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe
This chicken corn chowder recipe is a mix of chicken, corn, half and half and veggies. I went with red potatoes and left the skins on because the color is just great in a pot of brown, pale items. Also, the carrots and celery are perfect for flavor AND color.
Some recipe notes:
- Don’t skimp. Part of what this chicken corn chowder so great are the vegetables and the potatoes so don’t cut back on their quantity. In fact, maybe even add more!
- Lighter version. If you are looking to lighten the calorie count, substitute 1% milk or skim milk. It will be less creamy for sure, but I still think you find the flavor fantastic.
- How much chowder? This is going to make A LOT of chowder. If you aren’t ready to eat chowder for a few days or cooking for a crowd, halve the recipe.
- Save time. Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time. Or make your own rotisserie chicken at home.
What goes with chicken corn chowder?
Chicken corn chowder is very hearty so keep that in mind when you are figuring out a menu plan.
A good start is bread and butter. I love buying fresh baguettes at the grocery store – the bread is super crunchy and I love dipping it in the broth. Also, cornbread – don’t forget about cornbread. Yum.
A salad is also good. Extra greens is always a plus. Try my Brussels sprouts kale salad or my baby arugula and tomato salad if you’re looking for something new.
Can I freeze this chowder recipe?
I do not recommend freezing chowders or soups like this, with a dairy base like cream or milk.
Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe
This chicken corn chowder recipe is creamy and hearty comfort food. The recipe is easy to follow and full of veggies!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 3 cups chicken broth or stock
- 2 cups corn kernels (frozen, then thawed)
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken cut into chunks (1.5 pounds of chicken)
- 2 cups diced red potatoes, skin on
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- green onion
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, sauté the onions for 5 minutes. Then add the celery and carrots, stirring frequently and sautéing for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, corn, chicken and potatoes. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the half and half and paprika. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chowder is back to eating temperature. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 419mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 12g
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Eileen
Monday 15th of October 2018
Looks great. Are you sure the nutrition facts are accurate? Seems overstated by a lot!!! Calories- 2130/serving, fat- 93, Protein- 123, Sugar- 60????
Jenny
Monday 15th of October 2018
Hi Eileen - the nutrition facts are definitely not correct in this recipe. The recipe card I used to use automatically calculated nutrition information and unfortunately most of the time it's incorrect. I am manually working my way through each recipe to correct the information.
Regina
Saturday 24th of March 2018
What a delicious chowder!! I did add chopped bacon. I cooked the bacon first then I added my onion, carrots, etc to the bacon to cook before adding the broth. Since in my family you could never go wrong with a little bit of spice, I added red pepper flakes with my seasoning. My family loved it!
Sheree Thomas
Friday 13th of October 2017
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Miz Helen
Saturday 7th of October 2017
What a wonderful bowl of goodness, I just pinned it! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday! Miz Helen
lisa
Thursday 5th of October 2017
I make corn chowder all the time, but never added chicken. I can't wait to try this...it looks divine! Thanks for sharing at Mix it up Monday.