Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe - Lauren's Latest (2024)

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Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder is fabulous stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. Ready in about an hour and full of vegetables, make it, and enjoy!

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Chicken Corn Chowder

I made a fabulous creamy chicken corn chowder to go into my homemadebread bowls. It’s warm, comforting, and really is the quintessential healthier Fall meal. Try it as the weather gets colder!

Main Ingredients

Start out by gathering up these ingredients for Chicken Corn Chowder!

  • Onion, Zucchini, Carrots, Celery, and Garlic –all of these veggies are cooked together to create a great base! Feel free to replace with other veggies that your family loves.
  • Butter and Flour –these two are used to make a roux as the base of the chowder.
  • Water and Milk –to thin out the roux and make it creamy.
  • Chicken Bouillon, Thyme, Poultry Seasoning, Salt and Pepper –all of these seasonings really make the difference in this recipe. So don’t skimp out!
  • Chicken Breasts –yes, these go in raw and are done in just a couple of minutes! Use leftover chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even quicker.
  • Frozen Corn –to save time I used frozen corn. You can use freshly cooked corn or canned corn drained too.

How to Make Chicken Corn Chowder

For full details, see the recipe card down below!

  1. Start by chopping some veggies: onion, zucchini, carrot, and celery. Saute these in a little butter. You also want to grate some garlic too and add it into the pot.
  2. Once veggies are soft and lovely, sprinkle in some flour. Stir it around to cook out the raw flour flavor, then pour in some water. Bring this to a boil to thicken, then add in some whole milk and a few spices. Easy peasy.
  3. Slide-in some whole chicken breasts to the chowder to lightly poach. After 10-15 minutes, these should be completely cooked. Score! Shred this hot chicken using two forks and slide back into the chowder.
  4. Then add some frozen corn. Cook 2-3 minutes to warm through completely and then serve!

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Variations

Here are some slight variations to this yummy Chicken Corn Chowder:

  • Bacon:add some precooked crumbled bacon to this recipe for some salty savoriness.
  • Cream:if you want this chowder to be even thicker, instead of using whole milk use half & half or heavy cream.

Can I freeze this Soup?

I wouldn’t recommend freezing Chicken Corn Chowder. This is because the cream doesn’t freeze well and the veggies end up mushy after thawing.

But don’t worry, this soup can last as leftovers for up to three days in the fridge.

More Soup Recipes to Try!

  • Easy Taco Soup
  • Smoked Sausage Corn Chowder
  • Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Noodles
  • Hamburger Soup
  • Chicken Pot Pie Soup

If you loved this Chicken Corn Chowder recipe be sure to check out all of my other soup recipes too!

Here’s the printable recipe card; have a lovely day 🙂

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Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder

Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder is fabulous stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. Ready in about an hour and full of vegetables, make it, and enjoy!

servings 8 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 4 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • 1 large clove garlic grated
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon paste*
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup frozen corn

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Instructions

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Saute onion, zucchini, celery and carrot for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in grated garlic and cook another 5 minutes. Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat veggies and cook 2 minutes.

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  • Whisk in water and bring to boil over medium high heat to thicken. Reduce heat to low and add in milk and seasonings. DO NOT bring the soup to boil after the milk has been added to ensure soup doesn't curdle.

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  • Slide whole chicken breasts into hot liquid and poach 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and shred chicken, then slide back into chowder.

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  • Stir in frozen corn to warm through, then serve immediately.

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Notes

*or chicken broth crystals/powder enough for 8 cups of liquid

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1316IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken corn chowder

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FAQs

What is the best way to thicken corn chowder? ›

Cornstarch is a great option as it is a natural thickening agent, but you'll want to be careful about how much you use. Start with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch whisked together with cold water to create a slurry. Then, gradually add the slurry to the soup, letting it boil for one to two minutes before adding more.

What makes a chowder? ›

Chowder is a thick soup prepared with milk or cream, a roux, and seafood or vegetables. Oyster crackers or saltines may accompany chowders as a side item, and cracker pieces may be dropped atop the dish.

Is it better to thicken chowder with flour or cornstarch? ›

The most classic and surefire way to thicken a broth-based soup is with a cornstarch slurry. Whisk together equal parts cornstarch (or arrowroot) and water or broth, then whisk it into the pot of soup. A good ratio to get to a pleasant thickness without your soup tasting goopy or heavy is one tablespoon.

Will heavy cream thicken corn chowder? ›

However, chowder can also get a bad reputation due to the large amounts of butter, bacon, and heavy cream that are often used to thicken it and add flavor. As a result, it can be a super-rich dish.

What ingredient does chowder always have? ›

Customarily, chowder included onion, potatoes, and cream. Nowadays, not all chowders adhere to these guidelines.

What are the best potatoes for chowder? ›

Use waxy potatoes, sometimes called boiling potatoes, for potato chowder. These keep their shape the best when cooked in a chowder for a long time, especially in a slow cooker. Yukon Gold potatoes are the recommended option, but red potatoes or russet potatoes will work, too.

What is usually a main thickening agent of chowder? ›

Roux (pronounced roo) is a mixture of equal weights (parts) of flour and fat (usually clarified butter; chicken fat, bacon fat, and margarine are also used) cooked over medium heat and stirred constantly. Roux is the most common thickener for sauces and soups.

How do you fix watery corn chowder? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool. Add a few tablespoons of flour or cornstarch to the bowl and whisk until it's blended smooth. Next, bring the soup to a simmer and add the mixture back to the pot. Pro tip: Don't dump in the entire mixture at once.

How do you make chowder less watery? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

Why isn't my corn chowder thick? ›

Whisk 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch with ¼ cup of milk and stir this into the soup before adding the heavy cream. This should help the soup thicken a bit more.

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