Description

Easy Chicken and Corn Chowder is a comforting, hearty dish with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and savory rotisserie chicken in a creamy broth. This quick stovetop recipe is perfect for chilly nights or when craving a cozy meal.

Ingredients

For the Chowder:

½ cup butter

1 small onion, finely diced

1 small carrot, finely diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

½ cup all-purpose flour

4 russet potatoes, diced

2 cooked rotisserie chicken breast halves, shredded

1 ½ cups white corn kernels

1 ½ cups yellow corn kernels

4 cups chicken stock, divided

2 ½ cups half-and-half

1 pinch nutmeg

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the flour, creating a paste. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until the flour is lightly browned and gives off a toasted smell. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate large soup pot, combine the diced potatoes, shredded chicken, white and yellow corn, and 3 cups of chicken stock.
Whisk the remaining 1 cup of chicken stock into the vegetable-flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir this mixture into the soup pot with the potatoes and chicken. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chowder starts to thicken.
Add the half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Notes

Vegetarian Version: Omit the chicken and add extra vegetables like peas, bell peppers, or zucchini.
Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño to give your chowder some heat.
Extra Creamy: Increase the amount of half-and-half or substitute with heavy cream for a richer texture.
Slow Cooker: Prepare up to the point of adding the flour mixture, then transfer to a slow cooker. Cook on Medium heat for 5 hours for an easy, hands-off version.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 40mg