When you need a cozy, comforting dinner without spending hours in the kitchen, this Rotisserie Chicken Corn Chowder is the answer. Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken keeps things simple while still delivering rich, homemade flavor. Packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy, hearty broth, this chowder is perfect for busy weeknights, chilly evenings, or anytime you want a filling meal that feels like comfort in a bowl.
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Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
What You’ll Need
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Sharp knife & cutting board
- Small bowls for prepped spices and diced vegetables
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon cut into pieces
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 red pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tbsp diced jalapeno (seeds removed)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp dry ground mustard
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb. gold potatoes peeled & diced into 1” cubes
- 2-3 cups rotisserie chicken (mix of light & dark meat) cut into bite size pieces
- 2 ½ cups frozen sweet corn
Instructions
- Place bacon pieces in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook on medium heat until bacon is crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
- Drain all but 2 tbsp of bacon grease
- Add butter to the pot with the remaining bacon grease and cook until butter is melted
- Add onion, red pepper, and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir until it’s fully absorbed. Cook another 30 seconds
- Stir in salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and ground mustard.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until completely combined.
- Add water, milk, cream, potatoes, and corn. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree approximately half of the soup
- Add chicken to the pot. Add more salt/pepper as needed.
- Serve warm topped with crisp bacon crumbles
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Final Thoughts
This chowder is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again. It’s easy, affordable, and endlessly satisfying-exactly the kind of meal that works just as well for meal prep as it does for a last-minute dinner. Serve with a crusty bread or a simple side salad, and you’ve got a cozy, no-stress meal the whole family will love. Don’t forget to save this recipe for later- it’s a keeper. Check out my Cottage Pie recipe for another great comfort meal idea.