Velvety 35-Minute Creamy Chicken Bacon Chowder
A comforting and creamy chowder featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and hearty vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the pot and sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cooked bacon, heating through before serving hot.
Notes
This chowder pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh garden salad. Garnishing with fresh parsley or parmesan enhances its presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg