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Chicken Corn Chowder

A creamy, hearty chicken corn chowder packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, potatoes, and rich flavor—perfect for cozy meals any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chowder Base
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs diced
  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 3 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in butter and olive oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic and diced chicken; cook until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and flour to coat evenly.
  4. Add chicken broth and potatoes; simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in corn and heavy cream; simmer 5–10 minutes more.
  6. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with optional toppings.

Notes

For extra richness, stir in a pat of butter at the end.