Best 9 Chicken Chowder Soup Recipes

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Chicken chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a creamy broth, tender chicken, vegetables, and herbs. Chicken chowder is a popular dish all over the world, and there are many different recipes to choose from.

Some chicken chowder recipes are made with a white broth, while others are made with a tomato-based broth. Some recipes include corn, potatoes, and carrots, while others include more exotic ingredients like mushrooms, leeks, and celery. No matter what ingredients you choose, chicken chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

This article contains three delicious chicken chowder recipes that are sure to please everyone. The first recipe is for a classic chicken chowder made with a white broth, chicken, potatoes, carrots, and celery. The second recipe is for a more hearty chicken chowder made with a tomato-based broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, and carrots. The third recipe is for a creamy chicken chowder made with a white broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, and leeks.

All of these recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So whether you are looking for a classic chicken chowder recipe or something a little more unique, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER



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I like to serve this hearty chowder with garlic bread and a salad. It's a wonderful dish to prepare when company drops in. The rich, mild flavor and tender chicken and vegetables appeal even to children and picky eaters. -Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups diced cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted; add to broth along with chicken. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

EASY CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER



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This is a super easy chicken and corn chowder recipe that can be made quickly on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

Provided by Athyna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter
1 small carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white corn kernels
1 ½ cups yellow corn kernels
4 russet potatoes, diced
2 cooked rotisserie chicken breast halves, shredded
4 cups chicken stock, divided
2 ½ cups half-and-half
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrot, celery, onion, and garlic into hot butter until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir flour into mixture to make a paste; cook until lightly browned and flour gives off a slightly toasted smell, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully, flour burns easily. Remove saucepan from heat and set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir white and yellow corn, potatoes, chicken, and 3 cups of chicken stock in a large soup pot over medium heat. Whisk remaining 1 cup chicken stock into vegetables and flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir mixture into ingredients in soup pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper into chowder. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 489.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHICKEN CHOWDER



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A generous splash of light coconut milk enriches this dairy-free chowder, making it creamy while offering a faint sweet flavor that enhances the sweetness of the corn. A spoonful of flour also helps to thicken the broth; for a gluten-free version, you can try substituting 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (you might need to simmer longer to get it to thicken). If you have leftover chicken or a rotisserie bird on hand, you can always use that instead of starting with raw chicken; you'll want to use about 2 cups shredded or chopped chicken.

Provided by Ann Taylor Pittman

Yield Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon thyme
12 ounces chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 1/2 cups corn
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup canned light coconut milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high. Add onion, thyme, and chicken; sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, corn, salt, and pepper; cook 10 minutes. Combine coconut milk and flour; stir into soup until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 605 mg, Sugar 6 g

CHICKEN CHOWDER



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"This is wonderful served over tortilla chips or with corn bread as a side." Packed with chicken (or turkey) and veggies, this chunky chowder makes a nutritious meal. Heather Hamilton - Bunker Hill, WV

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broth, soups and milk. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, Mexicorn, onion and chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until onion is tender. Garnish with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

EASY CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER



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When I haven't planned for dinner, I often play around with ingredients in my pantry instead of running to the store. This recipe was a happy experiment. Cut some fat by omitting the bacon-it's still tasty. —Barbara Banski, Fenton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and red pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender., Stir in corn, chicken, milk, bouillon and pepper; heat through, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Top servings with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER



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My 10-year-old son and I devised the recipe for this rich and comforting soup. Now it's a family favorite. -Terrie Sowders, Carthage, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup cubed peeled potato
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup 2% milk
2 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2/3 cup cubed cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broth, potato, corn, garlic, marjoram, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. , Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add the chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 926mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHUNKY CHICKEN CHOWDER



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped
10 to 12 thyme sprigs, in a bundle
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
8 ounces frozen white corn
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 lemon, halved for spritzing

Steps:

  • Cut the flaps from the thighs and cube the meat, leaving some meat on the bone. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the oil to a large stock pot on medium-high heat. When the butter is melted and oil is hot, add the chicken thigh bones and cubed thigh meat. Brown on all sides, then remove the meat to a plate. Lower the heat slightly and add the onions, thyme and bay leaves. Season onions with salt and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is tender, about 4 minutes more. Stir the chicken back into the pot and add the stock. Raise the heat, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes and frozen corn and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, make a paste with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the flour, in a small bowl and set aside. When the potatoes are tender remove the thyme sprigs and the bay leaves. Lower the heat and add the milk, cream and the flour paste in bits. Stir to mix and allow the flour to blend into the chowder. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the chowder to a serving bowl and spritz with lemon before serving.
  • Cook's Note: Don't remove the bones from the soup. They have tasty morsels of chicken that you'll want to savor for the entire chowder experience.

CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER



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In-season corn is so sweet, it's the perfect ingredient for a creamy summer chowder. Make sure to use the back of your knife to scrape off all the starchy liquid from the cobs to get the most flavor of the naturally sweet corn in your chowder.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ears of corn, shucked
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, 3/4 chopped and 1/4 thinly sliced lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
4 cloves garlic, 3 cloves chopped and 1 sliced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 to 6 sprigs thyme
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cut the kernels off the corn and scrape the cobs with the back of a knife to remove the liquid. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a dutch oven or other large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon; remove 2 tablespoons of the drippings and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat under the pot to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the chopped onion, corn and liquid, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and chopped garlic to the pot and season with the smoked paprika and thyme; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and 1 teaspoon salt; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Smash some of the potatoes with a fork to thicken the soup. Stir in the chicken and heavy cream and cook until the chicken is warmed through, about 3 minutes.
  • Heat the reserved bacon drippings in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until browned, 3 minutes, adding the sliced garlic during the last 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon to the plate with the bacon. Divide the soup among bowls; top with the bacon, onion and garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 968 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 10 grams

HEARTY ITALIAN CHICKEN CHOWDER



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As amazing as this Hearty Italian Chicken Chowder is, what's even more amazing is that it's a dish for two-and ready in less than half an hour.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min., stirring once.
  • Add tomatoes, broth, zucchini, macaroni and basil. Bring to boil on high heat.
  • Simmer on medium heat 8 min. or until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 40 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chowder. This will give it a more complex and flavorful taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. A little bit of spice can go a long way.
  • If you want a thicker chowder, add a cornstarch slurry or a roux.
  • Serve your chowder with a side of salad or bread.
  • For a creamy chowder, use heavy cream or half-and-half instead of milk.
  • To make your chowder ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Chicken chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give chicken chowder a try!

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