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The Best Corn Chowder Recipe

The Best Corn Chowder Recipe - delicious creamy corn chowder with shredded chicken, corn, vegetables, and a touch of a spicy kick from cayenne!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 669 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups diced onions
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 15.25 ounce cans sweet corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, add vegetable oil, onion, and celery. Saute on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  2. Add the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn.
  4. Add the butter and flour and cook for 10 more minutes.
  5. While stirring, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, seasonings, and shredded chicken to the pot and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Notes

  • To shred the chicken, I boiled it until it was fully cooked, then placed in my stand mixer with a paddle attachment and mixed until it was shredded.
  • This chowder is not spicy, but you could increase the cayenne or chili powder to increase the heat. With the current measurements they mostly add warmth and flavor.
  • The onion amount can be reduced if you’re not a huge onion fan.
  • 1 cup of diced carrots could be added to this recipe when the onions and celery go in the pot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 669kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 197mg (66%) Sodium 971mg (40%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 669

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 669kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Sodium 971mg 40%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

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