This is a timely recipe for a chilly night and even better that you can use leftover rotisserie chicken to incorporate into the warm chowder. What could be easier?
Ingredients
2 slices bacon, sliced in 1-inch strips
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small red pepper, diced
3 ½ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 cup milk
1 cup ½ and ½
3 cups chicken broth
1 can creamed corn
2 cups shredded rotisserie cooked chicken
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
- In a large sauce pot over medium heat cook bacon until crispy and all fat has rendered out. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat, add onion, jalapeno, potato, red pepper, corn, salt and pepper and saute for about 5 minutes. Add thyme.
- In a blender, puree half the mixture and add back to the pan. Add milk, chicken broth, and chicken and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with cooked bacon, fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
