Nothing warms you from the inside out on cold winter days like this Easy Chicken Corn Chowder recipe. This is one of my family’s all time favorite recipes.
Easy Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe
This creamy Chicken Corn Chowder recipe is so hearty and rich and chocked full of yummy veggies. And, it’s laced with golden nuggets of sweet corn. Pure perfection served in a bowl.
Oh, and did I mention the bacon? Bacon, cheese, chicken and corn. Really…does it get any better?
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On cold days, there is nothing like a big bowl of soup and some fresh, crusty bread for dinner…or lunch…or both.
Some people are in the “soup is not a dinner” camp. However, one taste of this Chicken Corn Chowder soup and I think they would change camps.
This is so hearty, rich and satisfying, it’s sure to fill you up and warm you up too. Plus, it’s full of amazing bacon flavor that takes it over the top!
When I was pregnant with my son, I had a serious craving for this soup. I’ll never forget the day. It’s etched forever in my memory.
It was a cold, rainy Sunday. I knew I wanted to make this Chicken Corn Chowder soup. It was perfect because there is no garlic in the soup and I had a terrible aversion to garlic when I was pregnant. Normally, I loved it (still do) but during those 9 months, no sir! I wanted no part of the stuff.
MY husband and I headed to the grocery store to get what we needed to make this easy Chicken Corn Chowder recipe. And, while we were there, I picked up a loaf of fresh baked crusty bread. I had visions of a perfect rainy day dinner in my head.
The soup took no time at all to make and before I knew it, we were about to sit down to eat.
I pulled out the bread and sliced into it. And, it hit me like a ton of bricks.
GARLIC!
I had mistakenly purchased bread that had cloves of garlic baked into it.
We all know how rational hormonal pregnant women are and I was no different. I immediately burst into tears and ran outside.
There I was, standing in the rain, refusing to eat because of the garlic.
My poor husband had no clue what to do. He offered to run and get me a new loaf of bread. Anything to make me stop crying and come back inside.
Eventually I did but I’ll never forget the feeling that came over me that evening. Mother Nature can be wicked sometimes.
Serving Ideas for this Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe
- Serve a big bowl of this Chicken Corn Chowder soup with a hunk of crusty bread (with or without garlic – whichever you prefer). This soup just screams to be sopped up with bread.
- Pick up a round loaf of bread from the bakery, hollow it out and serve the soup in a bread bowl. YUM!
- Make extra soup and have it for lunch later in the week. The flavors only get better as it sits.
Tips for Making Chicken Corn Chowder Soup
- Purchase pre-cut veggies from the grocery store to save prep time. Most grocery stores have them in the produce department or in the freezer section.
- Make this recipe vegetarian by omitting the chicken and bacon. There’s so much flavor, you won’t even miss it.
- Skip a step use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken.
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Easy Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound bacon - diced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast - cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons House Seasoning Blend - divided
- 1/2 cup onion - chopped
- 1/2 cup celery - diced
- 1/2 cup carrots - diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper - chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups half and half
- 2 red skin potatoes - diced
- 4 cups frozen corn - divided
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- Add bacon and cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Drain fat, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
- Season chicken with 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend; Add chicken and cook over medium heat until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pot.
- Add onion, celery, carrots and peppers and season with 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend; Saute for 2 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add half and half, potatoes and remaining teaspoon of House Seasoning Blend.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook over for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, puree 2 cups of corn in blender.
- When potatoes are tender, add pureed corn and whole corn to chowder, along with half of the cooked bacon.
- Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top with remaining bacon and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
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- When a recipe call for House Seasoning Blend, you can use this recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- I always use unsalted butter in my recipes.
- I always use a meat thermometor to test for doneness when cooking meat. This one is my favorite.
- When a recipe is made in the oven, it should be pre-heated to the temperature in the recipe, unless otherwise noted.
- The nutritional information provided in this recipe is an estimate. Learn more on how I calculate nutritional information for my recipes.
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Cathy says
Thank you for linking up at Tasty Tuesdays! Your post has been pinned to my Recipes from Tasty Tuesday board. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week!
Have a terrific weekend!
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Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
This looks divine! Thanks fr sharing at Mix it up Monday ~ http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2014/03/mix-it-up-monday.html
Christina says
You’re very welcome! 🙂
Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says
This looks amazing. Thanks for sharing! Found this on Marvelous Monday Link Party!
Christina says
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Jerri says
Your chowder looks delicious! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites! Hope to see you again this week.
Carla says
This sounds perfect for the weather we’ve been having here lately. I’ve been looking at corn chowder recipes lately and adding the chicken to it makes it a complete meal.
Thanks.
Erin @ EKat's Kitchen says
What a great week for a hearty soup… this looks awesome!! Thank you for sharing with Friday Potluck this week!
Heather@Gourmet Meals for Less says
Thank you so much for linking up to Southern In My Heart’s and my Souper Sister Saturday! This looks so good! Perfect for a chilly fall evening. Don’t you just love how you can find a good recipe just about anywhere?!
Heather at Gourmet Meals for Less
Carolyn says
This sounds delicious. Have made my copy and will try it soon. Thanks for sharing. My favorite soup to make on a cold day is a Potato Soup recipe that my mother always made. Comfort food at it’s finest. It always reminds me of my mother when I make it and I top it with shredded cheddar. You question brought back a very pleasant memory.
Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook
MommyLES says
perfect dish
Debbie says
This one is totally making me hungry! Chowder is my favorite.
ButterYum says
I really love making soups this time of year. Love, love, love. Ha… can’t believe you found the recipe on a calendar, but there you go.
🙂
ButterYum
hip chick says
that looks really good. I am definitely going to to try it. I make soup every Tuesday for dinner.
Jay-agent112778 says
hmmmm good filling for a cold tummy
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High Street Cottage says
I love corn chowder, I have made it once and turned out fab, never ever thought of putting chicken in it! I’ll have to try that next time, thanks for sharing such a great recipe, tami from the high street cottage
cheerful says
wow, looks so yummy…definitely trying it soon! happy weekend! 🙂
sandi @ the whistlestop cafe says
This looks like a rich and hearty chowder I would love. Thanks for linking up to our friday’s favorites… I will be using this come monday 🙂
Lisa says
This looks great, I’m going to have to try this!
Satakieli says
We’re moving into soup weather now here in Germany, it’s been cold! This sounds great, will add to my winter soup list to try out 🙂
Vanessa says
Hi! Thanks so much for linking this up to the party this week! This looks so incredibly delicious and is one of my favorite kinds of soup. My sister (www.gourmetmealsforless.com) and I are also hosting a Soup Exchange this Sat. and would love to have you link this recipe up there as well!
Thanks again!
Vanessa
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
Oh wow, flurries already! I think it’s going to be a cold winter everywhere this year! Your chowder sounds just wonderful, and it looks scrumptious in your photo. I’ve bookmarked it to try as soon as possible!
wizzy says
I love corn soup. This looks so good. Yum
Tami @ A Girls Gotta Nest says
Visiting via Simple Lives Thursday…..this looks and sounds so delish!!
christy larsen says
this is stick to your ribs goodness! thank you for sharing it with tuesday night supper club. i can’t wait to make it myself.
Butterpoweredbike says
You know, I just realized a few days ago that my calendar has recipes on it, too. How funny that I look at it nearly daily and never noticed. You’re my inspriation to try one of those recipes! Thank you for sharing the results with the Hearth and Soul hop.
Lisa says
My family loves chicken corn chowder. Yours looks delicious.
Brenda says
This looks REALLY good! Nice and creamy from the half-and-half. Yum!
Melynda@Moms Sunday Cafe says
This sounds very delicious, thanks.
girlichef says
Oh my goodness…chicken corn chowder was a favorite of mine as a kid, but I haven’t had it in ages…this looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing it with the hearth and soul hop this week (don’t forget to add a link back to any of the hosts so others can find it and share in the delicious fun!). Thanks 🙂
flip flops and pearls says
Oh Mercy!!! I am emailing this to myself! This sounds awesome.
Stopping in for Tasty Tuesdays. Hope your day is awesome!!
Momma Mindy says
Our current favorite is a white bean/chicken soup my daughter kinda’ invented, but since she is one of those amazing dump cookers, I don’t have a recipe yet. We have been making soup about once a week now that the cold weather has set in. It isn’t just good for dinner, it is good for scenting the house all afternoon while it simmers.
itsakeeper says
You said it, Momma Mindy! I love it when my whole house is filled with the aroma of yummy soup!
Thanks for stopping by!
Ask Ms Recipe says
Looking for some good meal ideas. Happy Menu planning. Have a great week.
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momstheword says
Sounds yummy and perfect for the winter months. We love potato soup (the recipe is on my blog) when it starts to get cold outside.
Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday! As I mentioned previously, I did not see a courtesy link back to my blog.
It’s just a courtesy link, but also enables your readers to see what other meme participants are up to. I would appreciate it if you would do that! A link to the meme instructions are on my post if you need them. Thank you!
Lora @ my blessed life says
I love corn chowder and this looks like a good one! I love soups of all kinds, but potato soup is probably the hands-down fave of our whole family.
stephanie says
This sounds delicious. I’m going to try it. My favorite soup to make is a ham and potato soup, so hearty on a cold day!
itsakeeper says
Ham and potato soup sounds delicious! I’ve never had it, but I would love to know how you make it! Let me know how you make out with the chicken corn chowder!