Description
Creamy chicken, Potato & Corn Chowder is a comforting dish that warms the soul and satisfies hunger with its rich, velvety texture. This hearty chowder marries tender chicken with sweet corn and creamy potatoes for a delightful meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Not only is it a fantastic way to use up leftover chicken, but it also adapts easily to whatever vegetables you have on hand. With minimal prep and cleanup involved, you can enjoy a delicious homemade soup that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
- 1 pound cooked chicken (chopped)
- 1/2 medium-sized yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 large Russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup plain all-purpose flour
- Seasonings: garlic, Italian herbs, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, sauté chopped cooked chicken until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced onion and chopped celery; sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle in flour and minced garlic; stir continuously for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to lift browned bits from the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, corn, cubed potatoes, Italian seasoning, cayenne (if using), and most of the sautéed chicken.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg