Chicken Corn Chowder

Name: Chicken Corn Chowder
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 strips uncooked bacon (cut into pieces); 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion (diced (about 1 cup)); 1 red pepper (diced (about 1 cup)); 1 Tablespoon diced jalapeno (seeds and ribs removed); 1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon table salt (plus more as needed/to taste); ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water (or use another cup (236 ml) of chicken broth ); 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 lb Gold potatoes diced into 1” cubes (you do not need to peel, but do remove any shoots); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or mix of breast and thighs (raw); 2 ½ cups sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned (if frozen no need to thaw, if canned drain before using) ); Desired toppings. We enjoy this chicken corn chowder plain but also like corn chips, Fritos, or crackers, scallions/green onions, additional jalapeno, cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and more!

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

My chicken corn chowder is absolutely BURSTING with flavor and texture. It's perfectly creamy without being too heavy--perfect for using up that summer corn! Plus, you can make enough for the whole family in less than an hour. Recipe includes a how-to video!

Updated at: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:27:44 GMT