Description
A warm, creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, and diced potatoes in a savory, thickened broth—perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 3 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or lighter cream)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Optional garnishes: shredded cheese, chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion and celery (with a bit of oil or butter, if desired) until softened. Add garlic, salt, thyme, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
- Add diced potatoes, corn, and the whole chicken breasts. Ensure chicken is submerged. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly stir this into the chowder. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the soup thickens.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese and green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can add extra vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or spinach for more texture and color.
- If you have cooked or rotisserie chicken, use it at the end instead of cooking raw breast in the soup.
- To make it lighter, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
- For added flavor, stir in a bit of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce.
- This chowder can be made gluten-free if your broth and cornstarch are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup / Chowder
- Method: Stovetop / Simmer
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
