BBQ CHICKEN, RED BEAN AND CORN COUNTRY CHOWDER

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If you have leftover chicken, Rachael's chowder is a tasty way to use it up. You could also make her Poached Chicken too!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield s: 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup organic ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark amber maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon EVOO
4 ounces smoky bacon, chopped, optional
5 to 6 baby Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
4 ears corn, cleaned and scraped, or 2 cups defrosted kernels
2 to 3 ribs celery, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red chile pepper, such as Fresno, sliced or chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 round tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay (a palmful)
1 bay leaf
One 12-ounce bottle warm lager beer
One 15-ounce can red kidney beans
Once 15-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, stewed tomatoes or diced tomatoes with chiles
4 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
4 cups chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
1 ripe avocado
1 lime, juiced
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Place the ketchup, brown sugar, syrup, vinegar, Worcestershire, pepper and garlic in a small pot. Bring to a low boil, reduce the heat to low and thicken 15 minutes. (This sauce stores well for weeks and makes a tasty sloppy Joe, burger baster and pork chop topper if you want to double the recipe. If using for a more all-purpose BBQ sauce, add 1/2 cup chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.) For the chowder: Heat the EVOO in a soup pot over medium-high heat and add the bacon, if using. Cook until crisp 2 to 3 minutes. Add the potatoes, corn, celery, onions, bell pepper, chile, garlic, thyme, seafood seasoning and bay leaf, and stir. Cook to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the beer and cook the beer down by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, shredded chicken, BBQ Sauce, stock and 2 cups of water. Simmer a few minutes to combine the flavors, cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat. When ready to serve, peel, pit and dice the avocado and dress it in the lime juice. Place diced avocado and some broken tortilla chips in each soup bowl, top with the hot chowder and serve.

KING Ak47
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I love one-pot meals, and this chowder is no exception! It's so easy to make and clean up is a breeze.


Randee Smith
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I made this chowder in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


wamala May
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This chowder freezes well, so I often make a double batch and freeze half for later. It's a great way to have a delicious meal on hand when I'm short on time.


Maryam Inayat
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I love that this chowder is even better the next day! I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.


HAKER BD
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This chowder is very affordable to make, especially if you use store-bought BBQ sauce and rotisserie chicken. It's a great way to feed a crowd without breaking the bank.


Charie Bandalan
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I'm gluten-free, so I used gluten-free bread crumbs and it turned out great! This chowder is now one of my favorite gluten-free meals.


Exposure Cgh
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This chowder is my new go-to soup recipe! It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day. I love that it's easy to make and can be tailored to my own taste preferences.


SARATH LAL
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My kids are picky eaters, but they loved this chowder! It's creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jaden Hodges Danielewicz
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made a few changes to this recipe. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and I added extra vegetables like carrots and celery. It was delicious!


Sahar khan Khan
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This chowder was so easy to make! I had it on the table in under an hour. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Hellen Ssmpa
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I made a few healthy swaps to this recipe and it turned out great! I used low-sodium chicken broth, reduced-fat cheese, and whole wheat bread crumbs. It was still creamy and flavorful, but a little bit healthier.


Alo Mayabi
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This chowder was a hit at my last cookout. The combination of BBQ chicken, red beans, and corn was unique and delicious. I'll be making this again for sure!


Kundan kumar
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My family loved this chowder! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I added a bit of extra spice with a pinch of cayenne pepper, and it was perfect. Will definitely make this again!