Best 7 Mushroom Chicken Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting warmth of Mushroom Chicken Chowder, a culinary delight that blends the savory richness of chicken with the earthy charm of mushrooms. This classic soup is elevated with a medley of aromatic vegetables, herbs, and a creamy broth that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of crafting this hearty dish with our step-by-step guide, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying experience. Along with the classic chowder, explore variations that introduce exciting twists, from the bold spiciness of Mexican Chicken Chowder to the creamy elegance of Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility and comforting essence of chicken chowder.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CHOWDER



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This is a wonderful all-in-one chicken dish perfect when you need to whip up dinner quickly - even quicker if you already have leftover cooked chicken.

Provided by Joanie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chicken broth
½ cup water
1 pound cubed cooked chicken breast meat
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
¾ pound mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to a boil. Stir in chicken, and season with oregano and pepper. Add rice, and reduce heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute garlic, onion, carrot, and mushrooms until tender. Thoroughly mix in the flour. Transfer to the broth mixture.
  • Stir milk into the mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 113.1 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CHICKEN-MUSHROOM CORN CHOWDER



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Make and share this Chicken-Mushroom Corn Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk)
2 tablespoons flour
grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add in the onions, garlic, basil, thyme and cayenne and mushroom slices and saute for about 5 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
  • Add in the chicken broth, corn, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup and sugar; mix to combine and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whsi together the half and half cream with flour; add to the simmering soup; cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with grated cheddar cheese if desired.
  • Delicious!

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CHOWDER



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This is a hearty, meal in a bowl, good for cold days chowder. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal. It looks like a lot of ingredients but this is actually after-work friendly. Recipe adapted from Chicago Tribune's Good Eating section

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms
boiling water
2 slices bacon
1 skinless chicken breast half, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 russet potatoes, peeled if you wish and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ears sweet corn, kernels sliced off
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Cover mushrooms with boiling water and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • Cook bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes; crumble into pieces and set aside.
  • Add onions to dutch oven, cook until softened, about 3 minutes; add garlic, cook 1 minute; add chicken and cook, stirring often, until it turns white, about 4 minutes; add potatoes, corn, broth and tomatoes, cook 4 more minutes.
  • Slice spinach leaves into thin strips; add spinach, bay leaf, thyme, herbs de Provence, salt, pepper flakes, allspice and black pepper to chowder; drain mushrooms and add to the pot.
  • Increase heat to medium-high; cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes; adjust seasoning, stir in parsley and cilantro into chowder.
  • Garnish with bacon.

SMOKED CHICKEN, WILD MUSHROOM AND CORN CHOWDER



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A smokey, creamy corn chowder with chicken and mushroom. I have used smoked turkey legs instead of the chicken.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cups corn, divided
1 1/2 cups smoked chicken or 1 1/2 cups smoked turkey, shredded
3 medium potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup dried wild mushrooms
4 cups water
2 cups light cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in soup pot, remove and reserve. Cook onions and bell peppers in bacon fat until soft.
  • Stir in 2 cups corn, chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, salt and pepper to taste. Add water and bring to boil. Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Puree remaining 1 cup corn and 1 cup cream in blender until smooth. Stir into chowder and add remaining i cup cream.
  • Heat through and serve with crumbled bacon on top.

WILD MUSHROOM, SMOKED CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER



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Wonderful smoky flavor from dried wild mushrooms and smoked chicken. Serve with Roasted Red Pepper Cornmeal Scones (recipe #23471).

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 8 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 slices of thick sliced bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cups of frozen white shoepeg corn, thawed, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped smoked chicken or 1 1/2 cups turkey
3 medium red potatoes, peeled, and, chopped
1/2 cup sliced and diced wild mushroom
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 cups water
2 cups half-and-half, divided

Steps:

  • In large pot or dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 to 6 min until browned. Place on paper towel-lined plate.
  • Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the pot. Cook onion, red pepper, and green pepper, for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Return the bacon to the pot.
  • Stir in 2 cups of the corn, chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, salt, cayenne pepper,and black pepper.
  • Add 4 cups of water or enough to cover.
  • Partially cover pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook for 30 minute.
  • Meanwhile in blender or food processor, blend remaining 1 cup of corn and 1 cup of the half-and-half until almost smooth.
  • Just before serving, stir the pureed corn mixture and remaining half-and-half into the soup bring just to a simmer.
  • (DO NOT LET BOIL SOUP WILL CURDLE).

CHUNKY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Chunky Chicken & Mushroom Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced or quartered
1 (1 1/4 lb) whole bone-in chicken breasts
2 cups ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 cup water
6 red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into one inch chunks
1 carrot, cut into 1/4 slices
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart pot, bring chicken breast, broth, and water to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside the pot with the broth.
  • Remove and discard chicken skin and bones.
  • Tear chicken meat into large pieces; set aside.
  • To the broth in the pot, add potatoes, carrot, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, the thyme, and black pepper.
  • Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add milk, cream, mushrooms, and the reserved chicken meat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Taste and add the remaining salt if needed, along with the Worcestershire sauce.
  • Serve with crusty French bread.

MUSHROOM CHICKEN CHOWDER



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This chowder recipe is modified from Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Chicken Stew.

Provided by Teressa Drenth

Categories     Chowders

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium potatoes, cut in 1 1/2" cubes
12 oz sliced mushrooms
16 oz carrots, sliced
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
3 lb chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 jar(s) chicken gravy
1 1/2 c dry white wine or chicken stock
1/2 c diced onion

Steps:

  • 1. Layer potatoes, carrots, onions and mushrooms in a large 5-6 qt crock pot. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix over vegetables.
  • 2. Arrange chicken on vegetable mixture and sprinkle garlic powder over chicken.
  • 3. Combine chicken gravy and tomato paste and spread over chicken. Pour wine/chicken stock into crock pot.
  • 4. Cook on LO 8-10 hrs. Remove chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return to crock pot until warmed.

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will save you time and ensure your chowder comes out perfect.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh mushrooms, celery, and carrots add the best flavor to your chowder. If you can, try to use them instead of frozen or canned vegetables.
  • Sauté Vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the soup helps to bring out their flavor. Don't skip this step!
  • Use Good Quality Chicken Broth: The broth is the base of your chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Season to Taste: Once your chowder is simmering, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to your liking.
  • Serve with Toppings: Chowder is delicious on its own, but it's even better with toppings. Try serving it with crusty bread, crackers, sour cream, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Mushroom chicken chowder is a hearty, comforting, and delicious soup that's perfect for a cold day. With its creamy broth, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this chowder is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful soup, give this mushroom chicken chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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