Description
A comforting chowder combining tender chicken, sweet corn, and creamy potatoes, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sweet corn
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley)
- Fresh bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in your large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring for about 3-5 minutes or until they turn translucent and fragrant.
- Toss in the diced chicken, cooking until it’s golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the diced potatoes. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the sweet corn and the heavy cream, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking, tasting as you go.
- Ladle the chowder into bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs. Serve alongside crusty bread.
Notes
Make the chowder a day in advance for deeper flavor. Consider using an Instant Pot for quicker cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chowder, comfort food, chicken soup, corn soup, cozy recipes