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This Chicken and Corn Chowder soup is a wholesome and hearty soup filled with sweet corn, shredded chicken, and tender potatoes. It’s made with almond milk for a completely dairy-free soup that’s packed with flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

You may also like my creamy chicken tortilla soup or my creamy chicken enchilada soup.

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If you’re looking for a way to use up leftover chicken, this recipe for Chicken Corn chowder soup is the perfect soup recipe to make. It’s packed with sweet corn flavor and shredded chicken, plus plenty of veggies and Italian seasonings. You can serve this in the summer like classic corn chowder, but it’s really good all year round. Serve as a full meal or a side dish for the family to enjoy. It’s so good everyone would want to go for seconds.

Looking for other corn recipes? Try this Vegetarian Summer Corn Chowder, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, or this Easy Chicken Avocado Corn Salad.

Why I love it

  • Wholesome. This corn chowder soup with shredded chicken is healthy, has plenty of protein, and is packed with veggies. It’s delicious and nutritious!
  • Made in one pot. This recipe is super easy to make all in one pot. Just saute the veggies, add the rest of the ingredients, and simmer on the stove.
  • Completely dairy-free. I used almond milk for a creamy, smooth soup that still tastes amazing.
corn chowder soup with a hand holding a spoonful

Ingredients you’ll need

This is just a list of ingredients you will need to make this creamy Corn chowder recipe. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.

  • Olive oil: or avocado oil
  • Onion: white sweet onions
  • Celery stalk
  • Red bell pepper: green or yellow peppers
  • Potatoes: use Yukon gold potatoes, or potatoes of your choice
  • Shredded chicken: use leftovers or store-bought rotisserie chicken
  • Unsweetened canned corn: use fresh corn kernels or frozen corn kernels
  • Low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • Almond milk: this is used for a dairy-free option, but you may also use 2% milk
  • Cornstarch: to thicken the soup or you may use flour
  • Italian seasoning: or use a mix of oregano and thyme
  • Garlic powder: or use fresh garlic cloves
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper
  • Parsley
ingredients to make chicken corn chowder.

How to make Chicken Corn Chowder

  • Saute the veggies. Heat the oil in a large stockpot or soup pot over medium heat. Saute the onion, celery, and bell peppers until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add veggies and broth. Next, add in the potatoes, shredded chicken, corn, and vegetable broth. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Make cornstarch slurry. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk well the almond milk or water and cornstarch until no visible lumps.
  • Add almond milk. Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir in the almond milk mixture and seasonings.
  • Simmer. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Garnish and serve. Top with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!
Red pot of chicken Corn Chowder with a wooden spoon inside.

Tips and substitutions

  • Onion: Use yellow, white, or sweet onion.
  • Bell pepper: The potato corn chowder recipe calls for red, but you can use yellow or orange instead.
  • Potatoes: Use waxy potatoes like Yukon gold or red potatoes.
  • Chicken: Feel free to use shredded rotisserie chicken or Poached Chicken. To learn how to poach your own chicken here is a post on how to poach chicken breast you can check out.
  • Almond milk: Coconut Milk would be a good substitute. You can also substitute it with regular milk if you do not care for a dairy-free option. Using a bit of heavy cream is also an option.
  • Garnish options: You can add crispy turkey bacon bits on the top, shredded cheddar cheese, or some sliced jalapeños to add a spicy kick.
  • Storing: This corn chowder will last in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days.
  • Add some cayenne pepper or chili pepper flakes to add some heat to the soup.
  • Instead of potatoes, you may add some beans
spoon scooping chicken corn chowder out of the pot.

How to make it in a crockpot

  • If you want to use your slow cooker or crockpot, the quickest way to be to add your the ingredients into the crockpot, except for the cornstarch and almond milk, and cook on slow for 6-7 hours. Then add in the cornstarch slurry and mix to combine. Cover and cook for another hour.
  • For a more flavorful way, in a medium skillet, saute the onions, bell peppers, and celery for a few minutes until tender. Then, transfer to the crockpot and add the potatoes, carrots, corn, broth, and seasonings. Mix to combine. Do not add the cornstarch just yet.
  • Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • To Thicken the Soup: Towards the end, whisk together the cornstarch and milk in a small bowl. Pour it into the slow cooker, stir the soup well, and cook for 30 minutes to an hour until the soup thickens.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen or fresh corn instead of canned?

You can use fresh corn instead of canned, just cut it straight off the cob. You can also use frozen corn, but it will not have as much corn flavor and may slightly change the consistency.

Do I have to peel the potatoes first?

No, you don’t need to peel the potatoes. Just scrub them well to remove the dirt, then chop into even sized pieces.

How do you thicken corn chowder?

In this recipe, I use cornstarch to thicken the chowder. The most important step when using cornstarch is to thoroughly whisk it with almond milk or room-temperature water before pouring it into the soup. This will prevent any lumps from forming. You may also use flour or mash some of the potatoes in the soup.

What should I serve with corn chowder?

This Chicken Corn Chowder can be served as a side or a main dish. Serve it with some simple garlic bread, a green salad, this easy Cucumber Tomato Salad, or a BLT or grilled cheese sandwich.

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4.96 from 24 votes

Chicken Corn Chowder Soup

By: Rena
Servings: 6 -8
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
spoon in chicken corn chowder soup pot.
This Chicken Corn Chowder is a healthy and hearty soup filled with sweet corn, shredded chicken, and tender potatoes. It’s made with almond milk for a completely dairy-free soup that’s packed with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound potatoes, cut into small cubes
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 30 ounces unsweetened can corn, 2 cans
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • Parsley to garnish, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Saute the 1 small onion (diced), 1 celery stalk (chopped), and 1 red bell pepper (diced) until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add in the 1 pound potatoes (cubed), 3 cups shredded chicken, 30 ounces unsweetened can corn, and 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk well the 1 1/2 cup almond milk and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until no visible lumps.
  • Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir in the almond milk mixture and seasonings (1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and Kosher salt and ground pepper)
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped Parsley to garnish and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Onion: Use yellow, white, or sweet onion.
  • Bell pepper: The recipe calls for red, but you can use yellow or orange instead.
  • Potatoes: Use waxy potatoes like Yukon gold or red potatoes.
  • Chicken: Feel free to use shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • Almond milk: You can substitute it with regular milk if you do not eat dairy-free.
  • Garnish options: You can add crispy turkey bacon bits on the top, shredded cheddar cheese, a bit of honey to add sweetness, or some sliced jalapeños to add a spicy kick.
  • Storing: This corn chowder will last in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 468mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
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21 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This was so easy to make. I did not miss the heavy cream at all. The only small tweak I made was adding chili flakes for a little more heat! Very satisfying meal!

      1. 4 stars
        I made this last night and while it has good flavor it does not have the creamy consistency of a corn chowder. Do I have to whisk the almond milk until thickens because only did it until lumps disappeared. Is that where I went wrong or is it because it is a lighter/healthier version?

  2. Hi!

    I canโ€™t wait to try this, sounds so yummy! Question, have you just thrown all these ingredients in the crockpot and if so how did it turn out? I want to try in the crockpot and then when the chicken is done, just take it out and shred it?

    Thanks

  3. 5 stars
    I made this yesterday and it was DELICIOUS. The almond milk was perfect. I left out the potatoes which didn’t make it as thick but the flavor was perfect without ! Thanks for the great recipes you are my go to for healthier options. I am trying your peanut Thai sauce next!

  4. 5 stars
    Hi Rena
    I love all your recipes I have one problem and that is I live in the U K and we don’t use cups a measurement it is usually by grams so some of your recipes are a bit hit and miss never the less they always turn out delicious.

    1. Hi Vic.
      First of all, thank you so much. That’s really kind. I have heard of this issue from a few of my followers. This sucks for sure. I will look into it and see if there is a way we can set up a simple conversion tab. So sorry! Glad you’ve tried some of my recipes and they have somewhat worked

  5. 5 stars
    This was super yummy! Iโ€™m just not sure how itโ€™s low carb. There were a lot of potatoes. There is no way this is 5g Carbs/serving. The jalapeรฑos and cheese are a must!

  6. 5 stars
    This recipe was excellent. I skipped the bacon and jalapeno. I used a fresh fire-roasted corn and peppers medley that I found at the grocery store. I also added white beans.