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New England Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe

You’ve all had clam chowder, but what about this New England Chicken Corn Chowder recipe? It combines your favorite New England chowder flavors like potatoes and bacon, but adds in crowd pleasing chicken. This chicken chowder recipe is creamy and comforting!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 537 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 lices thick cut bacon chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 lb. small red potatoes cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 ribs celery thinly sliced
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots peeled then quartered lengthwise, then sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 10 oz frozen corn thawed
  • chopped fresh chives for topping

Instructions

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  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy, about 6 minutes.  Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the pot. 
  2. Turn the heat and add the butter.  Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown, about 2 minutes.  Add the potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, and garlic. Stir until coated, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth, chicken, and bay leaves.  Cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. 
  4. Place the cream and half of the corn in a blender and blend until smooth.  Stir the puree, along with the remaining corn, into the soup.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Cook until heated through, then stir in the bacon, reserving some for serving.
  5. Serve hot, topped with chives and the remaining bacon.

Notes

  • adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray January/February 2017
  • adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray January/February 2017
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 537kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 537

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 537kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 486mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.