Chowder with Chicken and Corn
This Chicken Cheddar Chowder is the kind of soup that makes you feel warm all over on chilly days. I don’t know about you, but when it is cold outside, there is nothing like a boiling pot of soup cooking over the stove; it makes the whole house feel cozy and smell amazing. And it’s a little on the lighter side, with no butter or heavy cream.
Ingredients in this Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe
BaconChicken breastsRed bell pepperMinced garlicChicken brothPotatoes (russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes)Frozen corn (or fresh corn kernels)FlourMilkShredded cheddar cheeseSalt and pepper
Mix it Up
Try swapping out some of the ingredients for these instead:
OnionJalapeñoGreen PepperCarrotsRosemaryThyme
What exactly is chowder?
You’ve heard it used in regard to corn, clam, chicken and more, but how is chowder really any different from soup? Don’t worry, we have it all figured out for you. Basically, chowder is a thicker kind of soup and is generally cream-based. Soup can be all kinds of flavors, but the commonality among the “soup” distinction is the fact that is has a thinner broth. Chowder lends itself to a heartier, thicker base that actually has origins in the New England area. That’s why certain kinds of clam chowder have the distinction of being “New England Clam Chowder.” Most chowders have a white sauce base, but if you’ve heard the distinction of a “Manhattan chowder” that’s because those chowders have a tomato base. Originally, chowder was more a fishermen’s stew, made with seafood. Today, however, there are all kinds of chowders, including vegetable, corn, potato, chicken and more.
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Make it a Meal
This chowder has bite-sized pieces of chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, and peppers in a savory cheesy broth, topped off with cheese and crumbled bacon. Another tasty family recipe from my sister-in-law Paige that we all loved, it was another major husband win. He is already asking me to make it again.This soup is a great meal on its own, but also goes well with our homemade rolls, cheese bread, or my personal favorite: breadtwists.
Homemade Dinner RollsBrazilian Cheese BreadBreadtwistsHomemade Crescent Rolls
How to Make Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder
Dinner Rolls
Brazilian Cheese Bread
Breadsticks (aka Breadtwists)
Homemade Crescent Rolls
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