Description
This Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder is a hearty and comforting American soup made with shredded chicken, sweet corn, and tender potatoes simmered in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines fresh vegetables with savory herbs and optional toppings like bacon or cheese for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
Seasonings & Thickener
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Garnish (Optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked crumbled bacon or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Flour (Optional): Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables if using, and stir well to coat. This will help thicken the chowder.
- Add Broth and Vegetables: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to combine. Add the diced potatoes, corn kernels, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chowder for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Finish with Dairy and Chicken: Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, milk, and heavy cream. Continue to simmer for another 5–10 minutes until the chowder is heated through and has a creamy consistency.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley and optional toppings like crumbled bacon or shredded cheese for added flavor.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, mash a few of the potatoes directly in the pot before adding the chicken.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add great flavor.
- To make this chowder dairy-free, substitute coconut milk for milk and cream, and use olive oil instead of butter.
- Omit or replace flour with a gluten-free alternative to make this chowder gluten-free.
