Description

Nothing welcomes the crisp air of autumn quite like a bowl of Light Chicken and Corn Chowder. This homemade chowder combines tender chicken, sweet corn, smoky bacon, and a light, creamy broth for a cozy fall meal.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil

4 slices thick-cut bacon

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 medium carrots, diced

2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels

4 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups milk or light cream

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

salt and black pepper to taste

fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, remove and reserve fat

2. If needed, add olive oil, then sauté onion, celery, and carrots until softened, 4–5 minutes

3. Stir in garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute

4. Add diced chicken, season lightly, cook until edges turn white

5. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to coat

6. Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring, bring to a gentle simmer

7. Add bay leaf and corn, simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender

8. Stir in milk, return crumbled bacon to pot, heat gently without boiling, garnish with parsley and reserved bacon

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 280
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 600
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 2
Protein: 18
Cholesterol: 45

Keywords: light chicken chowder, corn chowder, fall soup, chicken soup, chowder recipe, cozy dinner, autumn recipe, homemade soup, comfort food