Easy Chicken Corn Chowder
Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty and flavorful Easy Chicken Corn Chowder, a one-pot wonder perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. This creamy chowder combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and velvety potatoes in a rich broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of butter. With simple pantry staples and just 45 minutes from prep to serve, it’s an effortless dish that doesn’t skimp on comfort. Whether you’re using fresh, frozen, or canned corn, this adaptable recipe guarantees a soul-warming meal that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve with crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter melts.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced chicken breasts to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
Slowly stir in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and loosen any browned bits.
Add the diced potatoes, corn, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.2 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.8 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 391 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 4966 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5033 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
