Spicy Chicken Corn Chowder

Chowder is a thick and creamy soup. Spicy chicken corn chowder is a comforting dinner dish. You can prepare this delicious recipe to enjoy a cozy dinner or to celebrate your special day with family.

The chicken corn chowder recipe perfectly combines creaminess and savory taste. We will give a kick of spice to improve the flavor and taste of our recipe. You can prepare the creamiest and flavorful chicken corn chowder with our recipe. 

Therefore, without wasting time, let’s dive into the details of the ingredients and how to prepare the creamy spicy chowder. Additionally, our experts will provide useful tips to adjust the spice level. So, we suggest reading the whole article carefully to learn the recipe quickly.

Spicy Chicken Corn Chowder Ingredients

We will mention all the required ingredients to prepare the creamiest and spicy chicken chowder with corn in this section. You need to ensure all the mentioned ingredients for a creamy chowder. Let us describe the ingredients.

1. Chicken – 2 boneless breast pieces (Approximately 1 lb.)

Chicken is the base for this spicy chicken soup. Boneless chicken is mandatory for soup. You can use cooked and shredded chicken for convenience. 

2. Fresh Corn – 2 cups

Corn is another primary ingredient for spicy corn soup. Corn helps to achieve the creamy texture and delicious taste of the chowder.

Note: If you don’t have fresh corn, you can also use frozen corn.  

3. Potatoes – 2 medium size

Potatoes are another necessary soup-based ingredient. It helps to thicken the soup. 

4. Onion – 1 medium size

You will also require 1 medium size onion to prepare this hearty winter soup.

5. Garlic – 3 to 4 cloves

You also need 3 to 4 cloves of garlic to prepare the spicy soup with vegetables. Garlic provides a warm and satisfying flavor to the soup.

6. Celery – 2 stalks

Celery offers fresh and crunchy flavors to the chicken and corn bisque. 

7. Jalapenos – 1 to 2 pieces

Jalapenos are essential ingredients to prepare the jalapeno chowder. It helps to bring the spicy kick.

8. Chicken Broth – 4 cups

Chicken broth is the liquid base for the chowder.

Note: Professionals suggest using low-sodium chicken broth. 

9. Butter – 2 tablespoons

You need butter to sauté the vegetables and cook the chicken. Butter adds flavor to the chowder.

Note: Experts recommend using unsalted butter. 

10. Flour – 2 tablespoons

Flour is the thickening ingredient. To get the chowder consistency from the soup, you will require the flour. 

11. Whole Milk – 1 cup

Milk helps to get a creamy texture and balance the deep texture of heavy cream. 

12. Heavy Cream – 1 cup

To prepare the thick and creamy soup, you necessarily add heavy cream. 

13. Cayenne Pepper – 1 teaspoon

We have already mentioned that you will get the creamiest chowder with a spicy flavor by following our recipe. Cayenne pepper is required to get the perfect spicy flavor. Spiciness balances the richness and creaminess of this creamy corn soup with chicken.  

14. Hot Sauce (Optional) – ½ teaspoon

If you want extra spice, you can add hot sauce to the chowder recipe.

Note: You can avoid hot sauce if you are not a spice lover. 

15. Salt – 2 teaspoons (According to your taste)

Salt is an essential ingredient for all recipes. According to professionals, 2 tablespoons of salt is enough for this one-pot dinner. However, we suggest using salt to your taste. 

16. Shredded Cheese – 2 tablespoons (For garnishing)

You can use shredded cheese to sprinkle on top of the creamy spicy chowder. 

17. Chopped Fresh Cilantro – 2 tablespoons (For garnishing)

Similarly, you can sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro to garnish the spicy chicken corn chowder.

How to Make Spicy Chicken Corn Chowder at Home: Easy 12 Steps

Don’t get afraid. The recipe may seem very long but quite easy. Our experts divide the whole recipe into 12 simple steps for your easy understanding. Follow our steps to prepare the best spicy chicken corn chowder.

Step 1: Measure all the Required Ingredients

• Measure all the required ingredients using the appropriate measuring equipment before starting cooking. 

Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients

• Wash the chicken and cut into small pieces.
• Collect the potatoes, onion, garlic, celery, and jalapenos. Remove the peel of the potatoes and onion. Remove the stems of jalapenos. 
• Wash them nicely.
• Dice the potatoes, chop the celery and jalapenos into small pieces, and finely chop onion, and garlic.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

• Take a medium pot and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Cook the chicken over medium heat.
• It may take almost 10 minutes to cook the chicken.
• Remove the chicken from the pot and put them in a bowl.

Step 4: Sauté the vegetables

• After cooking the chicken, again put 1 tablespoon of butter in the pot.
• Add chopped onion, garlic, and celery.
• Sauté them for 5 minutes until soften the vegetables.
• Put the sautéed vegetables in a bowl from the pot.

Step 5: Make the Roux

• Add flour to the remaining butter in the pot.
• Cook for 2 minutes until form a roux.
• Add the sautéed vegetables and cooked chicken.
• Stir continuously.

Step 6: Add Broth, and Potatoes 

• Now, add the chicken broth.
• After that add the diced potatoes into the broth.

Step 7: Simmer for 10 to 12 Minutes

• Reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Check the tenderness of the potatoes. If the potatoes are not tender enough simmer for 2 more minutes.

Step 8: Add Milk, Corn, & Spices

• After that add milk and corn to the pot.
• Now, add cayenne pepper, salt, and hot sauce and stir properly.

Step 9: Simmer for 10 Minutes

• Again, it’s time to simmer.
• Simmer the mixture over low heat and allow the corn to become soften.
• You can simmer the milk but do not boil it. Otherwise, the milk may become clumpy sometimes.
• When the mixture thickens properly and the corn becomes tender, you can stop simmering. 

Step 10: Add Cream

• Lastly, you need to add heavy cream.
• Gently stir the mixture after adding the cream.
• Simmer for 5 minutes. It will help to thicken the chowder and allow the flavors to melt together nicely.
• The spicy chicken corn chowder is ready.

Tips: According to our experts, you can take ½ of the chowder in a blender jar to blend them to get a smooth soup. Then, add them to the remaining chowder. It will make the chowder more creamy and smooth. 

Step 11: Taste & Adjust

• Use a teaspoon to taste the chowder.
• Then, you can adjust the ingredients according to your taste.
• Add salt, if you want more salt.
• You can add chili powder to make the recipe spicier.
• Add some milk if the texture becomes very thick.
• On the contrary, add some flour or heavy cream if the texture becomes very thin.  

Step 12: Serve  

The spicy chicken corn chowder is ready to serve.

• Pour the chowder into a bowl.
• Garnish the bowl with chopped cilantro and grated shredded cheese.
• Then, enjoy the hot chowder.

Note: You need a long time to prepare the spicy chicken corn chowder at home. Though we will tell you the step-by-step process very easily, you should not try this recipe if you don’t have enough time in your hand. Start cooking with adequate time in your hands.

3 Special Tips to Adjust the Spice Level in Corn Chowder

The corn chowder generally tastes creamy and sweet. We present the spicy and creamy version of the corn chowder. We are going to provide 3 special tips to get the spice level according to your preference.

• Remove the Seeds of Jalapeno

If you want to get a touch of spice only, you can remove the seeds of jalapeno. Adding seeds makes the sauce very spicy. 

• Add Sugar

If you can’t tolerate spice at all, you can add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the recipe. 

• Add Hot Sauce

Hot sauce makes the chowder extra spicy. If you are a spice lover, you can add hot sauce. 

• Add Chili Powder

After adding hot sauce, if you want more spice, you can add a teaspoon of chili powder to the soup recipe.

Conclusion

The spicy chicken corn chowder is a unique dish. It is not only delicious, it is healthy too. You can prepare this item for sick people also, they can easily ingest and digest the soup. 

Moreover, you can prepare this dish for your family’s occasion. We can easily impress your family members with the creamy and spicy chowder.

One thing you need to keep in mind is that you need enough time on your hands to prepare the dish. So, we suggest not preparing this corn chowder while you are in a hurry. Be with us to acquire great experiences to build your culinary knowledge.

FAQs

What Ingredients Are Best for a Creamy Chowder?

To get a creamy chowder the following ingredients are mandatory;

1. Heavy cream
2. Flour
3. Potatoes
4. Corn
5. Milk
6. Butter
7. Cheese 

Can You Make Chicken Corn Chowder Without Cream?

Yes, you can make chicken corn chowder without cream. There are various healthy alternative options for cream. Such as;

1. Coconut milk
2. Greek yogurt
3. Thicken broth
4. Mashed potatoes
5. Mashed cauliflower
6. Cashew paste 

You can use any of them instead of heavy cream. 

What Side Dishes Pair Well With Spicy Corn Chowder? 

Here is a list of side dishes that you can pair with spicy corn chowder.

1. Garlic bread
2. Cornbread
3. Roasted vegetables
4. Tortilla chips
5. Grilled cheese sandwich
6. Salad