Corn and Chicken Chowder

Can you believe my husband doesn’t consider soup a proper dinner? He thinks that dinner should be served on a plate. It should also include lots of meat and potatoes.
So, I – being the loving wife that I am – served him soup for dinner last night. I like soup, okay? Also, I’m the cook. What I say goes.
He didn’t complain or ask where the main course was, either. He was too busy shoveling this yummy Corn and Chicken Chowder in his face.
This chowder is so hearty and filling. It’s full of the sweet flavor and crunch of corn, there are lots of juicy chunks of chicken, and then – this is the part he loves – I top it with crispy bacon and cheese.
Soup, or rather chowder, doesn’t get much better than this. Thick, creamy, and so flavorful. Even men will eat it.
This is yummiest made with fresh corn on the cob, but using canned corn works very well and is still quite delicious! I used canned corn this time around.
Corn and Chicken Chowder
Ingredients:
6 ears of fresh corn, husked and silks removed (or 1-30 ounce can corn and 1-15 ounce can cream corn)
6 slices bacon, chopped
8 scallions
3 medium potatoes (I use Idaho potatoes)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small can (4 ounces, I believe) chopped green chiles
2 cups roasted chicken, shredded (a Rotisserie chicken from the deli works great for this!)
Salt and pepper, to taste
handful of grated cheddar, for garnish
Directions:
In a large stock pot, fry the bacon pieces until crisp. Remove from the pan, leaving the drippings, and set aside.
Peel and chop the potatoes into bite sized chunks. Slice the scallions very thin and separate the greens from the whites.
Place the potatoes and white scallion pieces into the stock pot and cook over medium heat until the scallions have softened, 2 or 3 minutes.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
Pour in the milk, chicken stock, Old Bay, thyme, parsley, cayenne, salt, and pepper, stirring well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add corn (If using fresh corn, cut from the cob with a sharp knife. Use the back of your knife to release the pulp from the cob.), chicken, and green chiles. Cook over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with scallion greens, bacon, and cheddar cheese.



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We eat soup for dinner at least a few times a week in the winter. I don’t know what I would do if my husband didn’t consider it a meal. I do find that he likes the heartier soups better though! This one looks great
That looks so delicous! We eat soup a few times a month during the winter and this will be on the menu for next week. Thank you!!
such beautiful pictures! I could go for a bowl of that right now!!
have fun on your trip
Oooo a cruise to the bahamas! Lucky girl. Come back tan!
I used to be of the opinion that soup did not count as dinner but I have retracted that statement recently. It seemed kind of overzealous.
This looks delicious! Definitely hearty enough to be a main meal!
great picture of the chowder, it looks like I could eat it through the computer screen! Have fun in the Bahamas, I am majorly jealous right now! This is the perfect time to vacation in warm weather, we did Jamaica a couple years ago…wonderful!
I love soup! This looks amazing! I make soup quite a lot in colder weather and my Husband is always okay as long as there is fresh bread with it.
My dad is the SAME way when it comes to dinner. Any time I make soup, he asked where the meat is. Maybe this will change his mind! =)
Looks so good!! Have fun & enjoy your vacation!
Have fun on your vacation !!! Soup looks great, love the Bahamas too, I really enjoyed the Virgin Islands the best. Becareful and don’t get burned.
Have a BLAST on your vacation! Everyone needs a break when winter is winding down.
I hope you soak up lots of sunshine and enjoy every moment. Oh, and holy ____ this chowder looks good! This would be a great summer recipe for us Alaskans. Warm, but fresh and full of seasonal yumminess.
I have a feeling we are married to the same man! My husband prefers a plate full of protein as well, but a few weeks ago I made him a tortellini soup. When he asked where the meat was, I smiled and pointed to the tortellini! He wasn’t too thrilled, but then eating it he seemed darn happy.
This one would be right up his alley too! I’ve printed it for the future… maybe tonight!
Enjoy the Bahamas!! We are following in your footsteps in about 6 months… can’t wait!
This soup looks great! Have fun in the Bahamas!
I know I already commented on this post once, but I just wanted to let you know that I was showing your blog to my husband last night (I’m working on a new layout and showing him ones that I like), and the first thing he said was “wow, that’s a really good picture!” Just thought you’d like to know my husband thinks you’re a great photographer
some soups aren’t dinner-worthy, but chowder almost certainly is! lovely bowl of the good stuff, karly. sail on!
I agree with Megan…that is the BEST food photo I have ever seen! So colorful, so bright, and so full of texture! I have a recipe for corn and chicken chowder, but I think this will be the one I use from now on. Thank you for sharing.
I made this soup for supper tonight and it was SUPER GOOD!!!! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming!!
I made this soup last night – it was amazing!!! I will definitely hang on to this recipe and this will definitely be a go-to on those cold, rainy nights. Thank you!
I made this for my family last night- it was delicious! My husband thought it was great and he is also a meat and potatoes man! Thanks for sharing it!
Wow. No one could turn away a bowl of this, even if they’re a meat and potatoes kind of person.
I made this chowder for dinner tonight and we loved it! My husband hates soup for dinner as well, but said that it’s a do over! Thanks for sharing it!
That chowder looks so good topped with the bacon and cheese!
I’ve made this two or three times, now- also for a no-soup guy. The first time, I swear the family said that they didn’t like the potatoes, so I left them out today. But guess what? The potatoes add thickener, too. Boo. It was more runny, but not bad. I would either add another T or two of flour, or a cup less broth.
And they all said, “We LIKED the potatoes!” Silly family.
I made this tonight (w/ a few changes) and it was delicious! My hubby said “dang this is tasty!” Thanks for sharing!
~Jayma
i made this yesterday. it was amazing. don’t hate me, i know this is almost against the religion of us bacon lovers BUT…do you think it would still work if i drained the bacon grease and used olive oil instead? my husband is working on his diet and i’m not sure bacon drippings dove tail too well with that. haha. do you think it would still work okay?
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So flavourful! My hubby and I had this tonight with homemade biscuits. So delicious! We will definitely be having this again. Thanks for sharing.
Made this for dinner tonight and my husband LOVED it! Thanks so much!!
Made this again today. It’s SO TASTY!! And I love that it has Old Bay. Most people don’t even know what that is!
Thanks so much for the delicious recipe!!! I made it for dinner this evening and EVERYONE enjoyed it. It is as good as it looks in the picture!!!
Sounds like a great recipe. About how much would you say it makes? I’m going to make it for family coming in for the holidays. I just want to have enough of this yummy sounding soup.
Just made this, and it is really yum. Couldn’t handle whole milk, so just used some reduced fat. And it was still good. Also, didn’t have old bay so used some Emerill’s essence. Very good for this cold dreary December day in SoCAl.
This soup was really great!!!! I think I am going to add a little bit more flour next time….I would like it just a bit thicker…..my boyfriend and I ate it up in 2 days…boy we were little piglets
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ohmygooooosh this is GORGEOUS!
Karly — January 20th, 2012 @ 8:06 am
Jenn, thank you!
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What is Old Bay seasoning…and where can I get it?
What is old bay seasoning…and where do you get it?
Dannell, It’s a spice mix. You can find it with the other spices at any grocery store!
made this tonight, delicious!!
My husband is SO the same way! And I’m right there with ya! I go ahead and cook it anyway. And he always ends up liking it, silly guy! I’ll be trying out this recipe this week! Via Pinterest. Yum-o!
How many servings does this make?
Is there a substitute I could use for the bacon grease?
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I’m eating this right now! Just made the recipe and it’s delicious! Only substitute I made is skim milk (to be slightly healthier) and it’s probably not as think as yours, but wonderful all the same. Thank you so much for sharing
Oh this will be in my belly. Mmmm
This soup looks so delicious and I would love to try it but could you give me some idea of what spices are in the old bay seasoning please. We don’t have it in my part of the world.
Just had this for dinner tonight and it was absolutely wonderful! This will become a regular for me. Thank you
So this recipe has been on my list for a while.. and its cold here in Minnesota today. So I made it. and its as delightful and delicious as everyone has said. so hearty. and I love when I look forward to eating leftovers
Thanks Karly!
what can be used instead of old bay. i have never heard of it, and came up empty when i looked for it. Obviously not used around here or available. Can you tell me what i can substitute or what spices it is comprised of?
Karly — October 11th, 2012 @ 8:27 am
@bert wozniczka,
I just googled for a substitute and found this: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090101202637AA1sqmu
Hope that helps!
This was SO good. I didn’t have Old Bay seasoning, so I used Creole seasoning. Other than that, I followed the recipe to a tee and my family loved it.
I made this chowder this weekend while my mom and dad were here visiting and it got rave reviews! We all loved it!