Chicken & Bacon Chowder Recipe

Name: Chicken & Bacon Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, chopped; 2 med shallots, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 3/4 tsp salt, divided; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 lb red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks; 2 cup whole milk; 1 cup fresh corn; 1 thinly sliced basil for garnish; 1 oyster crackers, for serving

Servings: persons

1 lb bacon, chopped
2 med shallots, finely chopped
1/2 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1 quart chicken broth
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 lb red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 cup whole milk
1 cup fresh corn
1 thinly sliced basil for garnish
1 oyster crackers, for serving

1
In a 6 quart sauce pot, cook bacon on med until crispy and brown.
2
Remove bacon and set aside.
3
Save about 3-4 tablespoons of the bacon in the pot.
4
To the pot add your shallots, chili powder and 1/4 of salt.
5
Cook until shallots are tender 5-8 minutes.
6
Slowly stir in broth.
7
Heat to a simmer on high.
8
Add chicken, 1/2 of the bacon and potatoes.
9
Reduce heat to med.
10
Cook 12-15 minutes or until chicken is done.
11
Remove chicken, shred and return to your pot.
12
Stir in milk, corn and 1/2 salt (more If desired).
13
Cook as additional 3-5 minutes until corn is hot.
14
Garnish with basil and rest of bacon.
15
Serve with oyster crackers if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bacon, chopped, 2 med shallots, finely chopped, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 3/4 tsp salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Bacon Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken & Bacon Chowder

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