Quick Chicken and Corn Chowder

Quick Chicken and Corn Chowder

Healthy chicken and corn chowder! Vegetable broth can be used instead of chicken broth. Canned corn can be used instead of frozen corn.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or more as needed
  • 1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; saute chicken, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until chicken is no longer pink in the center and onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and corn to chicken mixture.

Step 2
Whisk milk and cornstarch together in a bowl until dissolved; stir into soup. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir white beans, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper into soup; simmer until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263
Calories
10g
Fat
24g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Cholesterol43mg 14%
Sodium424mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate24g 9%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars5g
Protein20g
Vitamin C20mg 99%
Calcium229mg 18%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium464mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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