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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon

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Make this easy, creamy chicken corn chowder in one pot. It uses simple ingredients like rotisserie chicken and bacon for a comforting, hearty weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot with the bacon grease. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the simmering chowder, stirring constantly until the broth thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in the corn and the shredded chicken. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the corn to heat through.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently for 2 minutes, but do not let the chowder boil after adding the cream.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the creamy chicken corn chowder hot, topped with the reserved crispy bacon and optional cheddar cheese.

Notes

  • For a thicker chowder, mash about 1/4 of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • You can substitute frozen corn for fresh corn without changing the cooking time.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk and heavy cream combined.

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