Description
Chicken corn chowder is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a creamy and hearty experience in every spoonful. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this chowder brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion and garlic, and dicing the potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter or oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in potatoes, corn, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; simmer until potatoes are tender (10-15 minutes).
- Remove chicken to shred it with two forks before returning it to the pot along with heavy cream. Stir until combined.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg