Name: Spicy Chicken and Corn Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1 large onion (chopped); 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 jalapeno (seeded and chopped); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 (32-ounce) carton chicken broth; 2 medium red potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; meat from 1 rotisserie chicken (skin removed); 1 (11-ounce) pacakge frozen corn, defrosted; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup heavy cream

This hearty soup can be made in just 30 minutes making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.

How Spicy Is It?

Crushed red pepper flakes and a jalapeno add plenty of heat to this delicious soup. You can vary the heat by the amount of red pepper flakes you add.

A full tablespoon of paprika really flavors this chowder up and adds some smokiness, plus it gives it a pretty reddish hue.

Spicy Chicken and Corn Chowder is thickened by a roux which gives it that thick and hearty chowder texture.

What Type Of Corn To Use?

I’ve used frozen corn, but fresh or canned would work instead. Be sure to drain canned corn well before adding it.

What Type Of Chicken To Use?

For convenience, I use the meat off of a rotisserie chicken, but you could also poach 2 or 3 chicken breasts to use. Leftover Thanksgiving turkey could be used instead of chicken for this recipe.

How To Make Spicy Chicken and Corn Chowder

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

Cook onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno in butter until soft.
Add flour and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually stir in broth. Add potatoes and simmer until tender.
Add Worcestershire sauce, corn, chicken, red pepper flakes, and salt.
Simmer 2 to 3 minutes and then stir in heavy cream and remove from heat.

Additions and Substitutions

Add bacon.
You can use Yukon Gold potatoes or russet potatoes in place of red potatoes.
Add half a cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

How To Serve

I love to serve this soup with fresh bread. Jalapeno Cheese Pull-Apart Bread, Crackling Cornbread, or Sally Lunn Bread go really well with this chowder. If your a fan of soup and salad, serve a garden salad with Creamy Italian Dressing.