Warm, comforting, and a great way to use leftover fried or roasted chicken, this Chicken and Corn Chowder is the bomb!
I’ve always known I’m a soup person. As a matter of fact, it’s one of my major cravings when I was pregnant with my 2nd daughter. I don’t really care if the weather’s hot or cold, I’d eat soup whenever I want to.
My latest soup inspiration came from the giant bucket of KFC which arrived on our doorstep the last week of September. It contained three 10-pc buckets of Kentucky Fried Chicken. I gave one of the buckets to my sister who lives next door. A couple of pieces to my aunt. That still left us with too many chicken than the three of us can handle.
We ate chicken for two straight days — still, there were a lot left which I kept frozen in the fridge.
I was inspired to take a few pieces out the other day and turn it into soup. It was raining and soup would be a nice light dinner. The Adarne family is getting plump and we need to steer away from too much rice and sugar. Basically, we need to eat healthier.
This is a lighter version of chowder. Easy to cook and can be left simmering in between helping with homework and review for quizzes.
We need more soups like this!
PrintChicken and Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 3 pieces leftover chicken, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 bell red bell pepper chopped
- 2 pcs potatoes, cubed
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 7 cups chicken broth (or water + 2 pcs chicken cube)
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 can corn kernels
- 1 cup milk (I used evaporated milk)
- chopped spring onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, heat butter and olive oil.
- Sauté garlic and onion until onions become translucent. Add bell pepper and saute until tender.
- Stir in flour, and cook 2 minutes stirring constantly. While stirring, slowly add in chicken broth and whisk until well blended.
- Add potatoes and bay leaves then bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Add in cooked chicken, corn and pour in milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to serving bowls, top with bacon and spring onion and serve with crusty bread.
79 Responses
I’m just back from vacation, and the fall weather has me in the mood for soup. So your timing is perfect! As is your recipe — this looks great. Thanks so much!
Thanks John!
This looks delicious! I think if ever I catch a cold, this would be a perfect comfort food!
Oh it is perfect comfort food!
Bookmarking! Thank you for the easy to follow recipe! I also love soup, no matter the weather and it so happened Chicken and Corn Chowder is one of them, aside from mushroom soup 🙂
I hope you love this one.
oh wow! yummmmmm! Mukhang masarap ito! Pahingi! haha.
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This is so easy to make!!!
Look very yummy! Saved the recipe! Im gonna make one soon!
Thanks Dane! hope you like it.
This looks good! charley loves soup especially now that she has sipon. 🙂
Thanks Charley’s mommy!
Looks like a great recipe. I want to try this.
Thanks Ryan!
I love it! I am a soup person, too. It’s my comfort food. I have to try this recipe when the summer heat is over. Hihi
I do hope you try it.
I’m gonna give this a try since my youngest daughter loves soup 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
you’re welcome.
haha, printed the recipe. Will try this tom am. Thanks!
I do hope you like it.
Chicken soups are always a hit with the kids. It’s just too hot these days though. Will try this when it gets cooler. 🙂
hahaha.. I understand.
I imagine this is perfect for the chilly weather. We love chicken chowder!
Thanks Maan!
This looks amazing! What a great way to use chicken! I think this would be great on a chilly afternoon. Thank you for the recipe!
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you’re welcome.
I swear my meal planning list gets bigger and bigger because of recipes like this. This looks so good I cannot wait to try it.
Thanks Jeanette!
I’ve always loved corn chowder. It’s the perfect comfort food, even in the spring and summer. Just by altering a few ingredients you can transform it into a more winter dish, or a lighter summer dish.
It’s so true!
We actually raise and butcher our own chickens and have at least 8 to 10 birds left in our downstairs freezer to use up before this year’s batch of chicks arrive so I think this soup recipe will by on the must-try list! I’m a big fan of soup so I can completely understand where you’re coming from.
Soup is really a must even in hot weathers!
Those flavors sound amazing. I’d love to make this chowder sometime. The guys love soups that have plenty of protein!
Thanks Liz Mays!
I enjoy chowder, especially on a cool day. We get plenty of those up here in the Northeast, so I will definitely get the chance to put this recipe to the test!
I hope you like it.
This looks really good. I normally don’t love Corn but this looks awesome!
Thanks Kira!
I love soups and showers and this one looks super yummy!! I may need to try this soon, great recipe!!
Thanks Ricci!
This sounds so yummy. Def. going to try this some night!
hope you like it.
Our entire family loves soup. All kinds of soup, in fact. 🙂 I’ve actually been looking for more soup recipes so this came at the right time. Thanks! 🙂
you’re welcome
So delicious! i love how restaurant meals can be made right at home! 🙂
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Thanks Sam!
Corn is one of my favorites! There’s just so much to do with it, and even when you’re eating it, just by itself it’s still so good. Thanks for this recipe!
you’re welcome.
Wow! It looks delicious! And seems so easy to concoct at home. Can’t wait to try this one out. Keep up the easy gourmet recipes! 🙂
Thanks Arlene!
This looks very tasty and awesomely yummy. Love it!
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Thanks Ron!
I love chowder and usually eat clam but I’m definitely giving this a try.
Thanks Louisa!
Soup is always good even if the weather is getting warmer. My daughter absolutely loves Corn Chowder. This sounds like a great recipe. I have never made it from scratch.
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I’ll try Corn Chowder one of these days..
This chowder looks amazing! I need to make some now!
Thanks Melissa!
This chowder sounds absolutely delicious to me. I have never had chowder. I’m missing out, I know!
You simply must try this.
Sounds yum. I have only had one corn chowder that I wanted to jump into the bowl and lick it clean when I was done. I may have to try this out.
Thanks Shalama!
Parang ang sarap naman, ginutom ako!!! Papaluto ko to sa cook namin wheeee!
Hope you like it, Ro.
I love a good hot chowder for lunch or dinner. Yours looks scrumptious and I can’t wait to try it. I’ll have to print out your recipe to make sure I have everything I need.
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That looks so delicious. I love a good corn chowder. The bacon topping made it look more mouth watering.
Thanks Liz!
Well this is certainly one way to get rid of a whole lot of chicken. I,too, am a big fan of soup. I crave it in the fall, winter, and even summer, and this looks delicious!
Thanks Holly!
This is making me so hungry! I will definitely try your recipe.
Hope you like it mommy Rose.
I am glad you’ve shared this Mommy Peachy. I love chicken chowder but it is yummier with corn kernels too! I only get to eat chowder when I dine with my hubby in our fave restaurant here. This restaurant serves the best chowder in town! And now you have the recipe here, I think it’ll be practical if I prepare my own. 🙂
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Thanks Ria!
pwede! I’ll try to do this next time… buti walang kakaiba sa ingredients haha
Hope you like it, mare.
Thank you so much Sis Peachy for sharing this delish recipe. My family loves soup. I will try this recipe.
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I do hope you like it. Thanks sis Jessica!
This soup looks so delicious. When I opened your page and see the pictures, I immediately run to the fridge to see what I got there to make this kind of soup. This is one thing to try this week. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thanks Lencilicious!