Recipe courtesy of Angie Ketterman
Creamy Spicy Corn Chowder with Chicken
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 355
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 39
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 23
- Cholesterol
- 53
- Sodium
- 974
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
2 slices bacon, sliced in 1-inch strips
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 russet potato, diced
1 small red pepper, diced
3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cups milk
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded rotisserie cooked chicken
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
- In a large saucepot over medium heat cook bacon until crispy and all fat has rendered out. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat, add onion, jalapeno, potato, red pepper, corn, salt and pepper and saute for about 5 minutes. Add thyme.
- In a blender, puree half the mixture and add back to the pan. Add milk, chicken broth, and chicken and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with cooked bacon, fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.