Bacon Chicken Corn Chowder
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Chicken Corn Chowder
Description
This chowder begins by cooking diced onion and bell peppers in butter until soft, building a flavorful base. Cream cheese is stirred in alongside chicken broth, half and half, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, and frozen corn to create a creamy, slightly tangy broth.
The chowder is seasoned with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to enhance the savory profile. Cooked chicken, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon are then added, infusing the soup with protein and smoky, cheesy elements. The final simmer melds flavors while maintaining a thick, creamy consistency.
Served warm, this chowder makes a satisfying meal especially in cooler weather, offering a blend of smooth creaminess, tender chicken, and crisp bacon pieces. Its rich texture and balanced seasoning make it suitable as a standalone dish.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion diced, medium
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red pepper diced
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 diced tomatoes with green chiles, 14.5 oz can
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken cooked, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 3-5 lices Bacon cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers and cook until soft, about five minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in cream cheese, chicken broth, half and half, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Cook until cream cheese is melted and soup is heated through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Simmer over low heat until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 28.5mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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