Dinner for 7
Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder
This creamy chowder combines chicken, bacon, corn, and potatoes with a buttery broth simmered until thick and tender.
Typical price
$12.05for 4 servings
$3.01 per serving$12.05 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $3.27Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.17Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $1.30Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.25Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.74Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.10 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 1/2 jalapeños
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 russet potatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- salt (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- chopped green onions (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, until crisp, then transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the pot, then cook the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the chicken broth.
- Add the potatoes and bay leaves, then simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the corn, chicken, and half-and-half, then simmer for 8 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Crumble the bacon over the chowder and season with salt, if needed.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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