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Easy Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe

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This Easy Chicken Corn Chowder is a creamy, comforting American-style soup perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Combining tender roasted chicken, sweet corn, and aromatic vegetables in a smooth, thickened broth, it’s both hearty and flavorful, ready in just 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Thickener and Liquids

  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 cups 2% milk

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • One 14.75-ounce can cream style corn
  • 1½ cups frozen corn kernels (or 3 ears of fresh corn)
  • 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Sauté Vegetables: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, celery, and minced jalapeño pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
  2. Add Flour to Thicken: Sprinkle in the all purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and to cook out the raw flour taste.
  3. Add Milk and Remaining Ingredients: Gradually stir in the 2% milk, followed by the chopped roasted chicken, cream style corn, frozen corn kernels (or fresh corn), chopped fresh thyme, salt, and ground red pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
  4. Simmer Until Thickened: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat slightly and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chowder thickens to a creamy consistency.

Notes

  • Use roasted chicken leftover or freshly cooked chicken breasts for best flavor.
  • You can substitute milk with half-and-half for a richer chowder.
  • Adjust jalapeño quantity to control the spice level.
  • If using fresh corn, cut kernels off the cob and use immediately for sweeter taste.
  • Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

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