Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe

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How to make an Easy Corn Chowder recipe and lots of variations including a vegetarian, chicken, sausage, crab, and srhimp corn chowder.,

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 178kcal

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
½ jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk whole milk, Substitute coconut milk or evaporated milk if desired
2 cups chicken or sausage cooked chicken or sausage. I use a rotisserie. Or substitute crab, shrimp, for the chicken
1 can sweet corn drained
1 14 ¾ ounce can cream-style corn
1 ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ⅓ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add onion, celery, and jalapeno, and cook until tender, stirring frequently.
Add flour, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Slowly whisk in milk and the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil, and simmer on LOW until ready to serve. If it gets too thick add a splash of milk or water to thin it to desired consistency. If you want it thicken, see the notes.
Serve with crusty bread or a salad if desired

Can I make this chicken corn chowder in a crockpot ?
Yes, use 2 uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts. Simply combine chicken breasts, butter, corn, celery, onions, jalapeno, salt and pepper and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Shred chicken and add back in, stir in cream, and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Heat until warm. Thicken with slurry if desired.
Make this as thick or thin as you like. Add more creamed corn or chicken to make it thicker or simmer longer to thicken it up.
Sometimes I add 4 small chopped-up potatoes. I microwave them until tender, then chop them up.
Add crushed red pepper or jalapeño for a spicier soup.
How to Substitute Evaporated Milk or Coconut Milk for the Milk If you’re looking to switch things up or have dietary restrictions, you can easily substitute evaporated milk or coconut milk for the regular milk in this recipe. Evaporated milk: This is a great option if you want a richer, creamier chowder without adding extra fat. Just use the same amount of evaporated milk as you would regular milk. Coconut milk:
For a dairy-free option, coconut milk is a fantastic substitute. It adds a slight sweetness and a tropical twist to the chowder. Use the same amount as you would regular milk, but keep in mind that it will change the flavor slightly. Different ways to thicken Corn Chowder?
How to make it vegetarian? Omit the chicken or sausage and add 2 more cups of corn.