Dinner for 8
Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder
$8.48for 4190 minServes 8
Chicken, bacon, corn, potatoes, and vegetables simmer with milk, cream, and cheese for a thick, hearty chowder.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 1 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.29Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 45 oz$0.09/oz typical | 45 oz | $4.05Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 1.5 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 11 oz$0.22/oz typical | 11 oz | $2.43Typical price |
 | Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.95 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 190 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.12 per serving$8.48 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 carrots
- 1 red pepper
- 30 oz corn kernels
- 15 oz creamed corn
- 24 oz red potatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/3 cup light reduced fat cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella
- 1/2 cup bacon
- 1 pinch cracked pepper (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, then leave the drippings in the pot.
- Cook the onion, carrots, and red pepper in the pot for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the chicken, corn, creamed corn, potatoes, broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then simmer covered for 150 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove and shred the chicken, return it to the pot, and stir in the milk and cream.
- Mix the cornstarch with a little water, stir it into the chowder, and cook for 17 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and bacon, then cook for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
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