Chicken, Bacon and Corn Chowder

Submitted by Nimz_

"I recently made chef #157425 wonderful recipe #180869 and it is the base for this version. We loved the spicy flavors of the Rotel and the smoky taste of the cheese. Using the Green Giant brand, the whole kernel corn turned out slightly crisp but cooked through, which is what we were looking for. This is also a quick weeknight meal to put together for your family."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 slices cooked bacon, diced
• 3 cups cubed cooked chicken (Rotisserie chicken works well)
• 2 (11 ounce) cans yellow and white sweet whole kernel corn (Green Giant)
• 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn (Green Giant)
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel
• 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans low-fat cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella-provolone cheese blend
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter.
2. Add onion, garlic and jalapeño pepper and saute for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
3. In a small bowl, mix soup and broth together until smooth.
4. Add soup mixture, Rotel, corn, bacon and chicken to the vegetables and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add milk and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
6. Just before serving, add the cheese and lots of fresh ground pepper to taste and heat until the cheese is melted.
7. Serve warm with cornbread or fresh hot dinner rolls and a salad.

Reviews

[Somer D.]

have made this several times, and it's a favorite among all who have tried it. Can't keep it in the house!

 

[Margie99]

We really liked the smoky flavor to it. As I was making it I was not sure if we would like it. I was pleasantly surprised. I left out the jalapeno because we can't handle hot. I used Delmonte Fresh Cut corn so it stayed crisp.

 

[Stacee R.]

Great chowder! I used Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips, added more bacon and left the seeds in the jalapeno. This recipe will definitely be made many times this winter! Thanks for sharing, Nimz. ***Made for PRMR***

 

[lindsey.k.bell]

This was wonderful! The Rotisserie chicken worked perfectly, I highly recommend using one. It was not dry at all. Also, I added about 1/2 tsp of seasoned salt. We served with corn bread.

 

[2Bleu]

This is a great '7-can' soup recipe. the liquid is so good we could eat that alone with a French crusty bread (which we did) :) I made this exactly as directed using all yellow corn and a store bought rotisserie chicken. We ate the wings and some breast meat before adding it to the soup and it was moist and flavorful. Yet in the soup, the chicken was very dry. Made again, we might sub some diced potatoes for the chicken as the broth is outstanding with lots of bacon and corn flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe. :)