Dinner for 4
Chicken Corn Chowder with heavy cream
Bacon, chicken, potatoes, and two kinds of corn simmer in a creamy, savory broth.
Typical price
$18.43for 4 servings
$4.61 per serving$18.43 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.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 34 oz | $2.39Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $1.08Typical price |
| Canned corn and vegetables$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 19 oz | $4.21Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $3.27Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 heaping tablespoon chicken flavored better than bouillon
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn
- 1 can cream-style corn
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup green onions
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a 6-quart pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, until crisp, then transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the pot, then cook the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in the chicken broth and chicken bouillon.
- Add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and potatoes, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in both kinds of corn, the chicken, and heavy cream, then simmer for 10 minutes, until hot.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Remove the bay leaf, crumble the bacon over the chowder, and stir in the green onions.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more 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
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