New England Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe

Two bowls of New England Chicken Corn Chowder.

New England Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe

You’ve all had clam chowder, but what about this New England Chicken Corn Chowder recipe? It combines your favorite New England chowder flavors like potatoes and bacon, but adds in crowd pleasing chicken. This chicken chowder recipe is creamy and comforting!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 537kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

6 slices thick cut bacon chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 lb. small red potatoes cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 ribs celery thinly sliced
1 large white onion chopped
2 medium carrots peeled then quartered lengthwise, then sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken broth
3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream
10 oz frozen corn thawed
chopped fresh chives for topping

Instructions

Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
Turn the heat and add the butter. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, and garlic. Stir until coated, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth, chicken, and bay leaves. Cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Place the cream and half of the corn in a blender and blend until smooth. Stir the puree, along with the remaining corn, into the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, then stir in the bacon, reserving some for serving.
Serve hot, topped with chives and the remaining bacon.

Notes

adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray January/February 2017

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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