Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe
This thick and hearty Chicken Corn Chowder recipe is loaded with flavor and creamy goodness for a deliciously comforting meal!
Servings 8
Calories 675kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups yellow onion peeled & diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 30.5 ounces canned corn drained (2 cans)
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste (or 3 cloves minced)
- ¼ cup butter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 pounds cooked chicken shredded (about 3 cups)
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Once hot add the onion and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the corn to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn.
- Add the butter and flour and stir to form a roux. Cook for 10 more minutes.
- While stirring, pour the chicken broth, heavy cream, seasonings, and shredded chicken into the pot. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle chopped parsley on top if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For the chicken, you can boil or bake the breasts ahead of time, or buy a rotisserie chicken at the store and shred the whole thing (discarding the skin).
- This chowder is not spicy, but you could increase the cayenne or chili powder to increase the heat. The current measurements mostly add warmth and flavor to the chowder.
- The amount of onion used can be reduced if you’re not a huge onion fan.
- You can add 1 cup of diced carrots this recipe when the onions and celery go in the pot if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 675 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Protein: 29 g | Fat: 49 g | Saturated Fat: 27 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13 g | Trans Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 181 mg | Sodium: 1123 mg | Potassium: 537 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1674 IU | Vitamin C: 6 mg | Calcium: 97 mg | Iron: 2 mg