Description
Indulge in the warm, creamy goodness of chicken corn chowder—a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This one-pot dish combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and a medley of spices, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this chowder brings nostalgia to the dinner table, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice onions and potatoes; shuck fresh corn if using.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden. Remove and shred once cooled.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add onions and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Add vegetables & broth: Stir in potatoes, corn, shredded chicken, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Simmer & season: Reduce heat to low after boiling. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add cream and seasonings to taste.
- Final touch & serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with green onions or chives before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg