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The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon and Potatoes

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Make this hearty chicken corn chowder for a comforting, creamy meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers rich flavor perfect for chilly weather dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 2 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and chicken stock to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Slowly whisk the milk slurry into the simmering soup base. Continue stirring until the soup thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and the corn kernels. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat through gently; do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the creamy chicken corn chowder into bowls. Top each serving with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, use leftover rotisserie chicken.
  • If you prefer a thicker chowder, mash about 1/2 cup of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • This recipe is a great candidate for the slow cooker; combine all ingredients except the cream and bacon, cook on low for 6 hours, then stir in the cream before serving.

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