Description
Chicken corn chowder is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken and sweet corn in a creamy base. This dish warms you from the inside out, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With minimal effort, you can impress your family and friends with this delightful chowder that quickly becomes a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh corn (or frozen kernels)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large russet potatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in diced potatoes and corn; simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (around 15 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and add thyme, salt, and pepper; stir until combined and heated through.
- Remove cooked chicken, shred it using two forks, then return to the pot. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg