Best Cha Cha Corn Chowder Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

EASY CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER



Easy Chicken Corn Chowder image

When I haven't planned for dinner, I often play around with ingredients in my pantry instead of running to the store. This recipe was a happy experiment. Cut some fat by omitting the bacon-it's still tasty. —Barbara Banski, Fenton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and red pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender., Stir in corn, chicken, milk, bouillon and pepper; heat through, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Top servings with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CLASSIC CORN CHOWDER



Classic Corn Chowder image

Chowder is a classic comfort food here in the Northeast, especially during cooler weather. Whenever I make a trip home to Pittsburgh, Mom has this simmering on the stove for me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups water
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the water, corn and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

SUMMER CORN CHOWDER



Summer Corn Chowder image

Four cups of corn stock and five ears of corn go into this satisfying, rich corn chowder.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large white onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
5 to 6 sprigs thyme, placed in cheesecloth and tied with kitchen twine
5 ears yellow corn, kernels removed (about 5 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups Corn Stock, or homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
1 pound small fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup half and-half
Chives, thinly sliced, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small stockpot over medium-low heat. Add onion, thyme bundle, and corn, and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft but not browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Add stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard thyme. Puree one third of the mixture until smooth, using an immersion blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot and stir in half and half. Cook until chowder is hot. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives and hot sauce, if desired; serve immediately.

CHA CHA CORN CHOWDER



CHA CHA CORN CHOWDER image

This is corn chowder kicked up a notch and with an added "kick." Recipe & Photo: bhg.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Chowders

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium red potatoes, diced
2 can(s) (14-3/4 oz.ea.) cream style corn
1 can(s) (14 oz.) chicken broth with roasted garlic
1 can(s) (11 oz.) whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, drained
1 can(s) (4 oz.) diced green chiles
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine potatoes, cream style corn, broth, corn with sweet peppers, green chiles, and pepper.
  • 2. Cover, cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. If desired, top each serving with cracked pepper and serve with crackers.

Related Topics