Cheesy Chicken Corn Chowder

Name: Cheesy Chicken Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 cups corn kernels; 1 12 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; cayenne, a pinch (or to taste); salt; pepper; 14 cup minced fresh parsley

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups corn kernels
1 12 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
cayenne, a pinch (or to taste)
salt
pepper
14 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

1

In a large soup pot, fry bacon over med-high heat until crisp.
2

Remove bacon strips to a paper towel, leaving bacon fat in pot.
3

Add onion and garlic to bacon fat; saute 3 minutes.
4

Add broth, diced potatoes, and corn; bring to a boil; decrease heat to medium.
5

Simmer 20 minutes, stirring often.
6

Return bacon to pot; stir in chicken and half-and-half.
7

Continue to simmer 5 minutes; do not boil.
8

Stir in cheese, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
9

Stir until cheese has melted.
10

Remove from heat and stir in parsley.