Corn Chowder with Bacon and Chicken Recipe

Corn Chowder with Bacon and Chicken Recipe

This is a great down home recipe to share with your family.

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
½ pound thick-sliced bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1½ quarts chicken broth
1½ teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
5 stalks celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can cream-style corn
3 cups heavy cream

Directions:

Sauté bacon in oil until cooked but not crisp. Add onions and celery and cook about five minutes or until soft. Add potatoes, corn, pepper, salt, and thyme. Cook on medium-low for six to eight minutes.

In large pot, bring broth to a slow boil. Turn heat to medium-low and add cooked chicken and bacon-vegetable mixture. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cream and cook for three to four minutes.

Serve hot and garnish with shredded cheese and green onions. Great with cornbread muffins.

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