chicken and corn chowder

19 Pinches
Leitchfield, KY
Updated on Aug 17, 2015

Perfect for the cold winter nights. This is my favorite comfort food during the winter.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, minced
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 - onion, chopped 1/2" pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound potatoes, cubbed 1/2" pieces
  • 5 - carrots, chopped 1/2" pieces
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 - chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 1 - red bell pepper, chopped 1/2" pieces
  • 1 can 15 oz creamed corn
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons minced basil or cilantro
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped 1/2" pieces
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make chicken and corn chowder

  • Step 1
    Boil chicken until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and onions. Cook until onions are soft. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and thyme and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 min. Whisk in 2 cups broth, scrapping up any browned bits; transfer to stock pot or other large pot.
  • Step 2
    Stir remaining 3 cups broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, peppers and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and cook until vegetables are fork tender.
  • Step 3
    Transfer chicken to cutting board and chop into bite size pieces. Discard bay leaves and place chicken in stock pot with the vegetables.
  • Step 4
    microwave creamed corn until hot, about 3 mins. Add creamed corn and heavy cream to stock pot. Heat through 5 mins. Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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Category: Chowders
Category: Chicken Soups
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Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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