Chicken and Corn Chowder
This cozy chicken and corn chowder recipe is packed with flavor and made extra delicious with the addition of bacon. Perfect for fall, this recipe is a must-try!
EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1/2 lb Chicken Breasts
- 3 Medium Red Potatoes Diced ¼-½ inch cubes
- 1 large Carrots diced
- 1 Celery Stick diced
- 2 cup Frozen Corn
- 1/2 cup Diced Onion
- 3 tsp Chicken Bouillon Base *Recommend Better Than Bouillon
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper *OPTIONAL (Only if you like a kick)
Add Day of Cooking:
- 3 cups Water
- 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
- 1/3 cup Bacon Crumbles (Real) or 3 slices of cooked bacon
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag, EXCEPT cream cheese and bacon.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker: *Preferred Method
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Add 3 cups Water and cook on low for 3-4 hours or to an internal temperature of 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into the pressure cooker and add 3 cups Water
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 8 minutes with quick pressure release. *If chicken isn't cooked through after 8 min, shred and return to pressure cooker on saute setting.
Additional Instructions:
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Shred chicken and return to pot.
- To thicken, mix 2 Tbsp. Water with 1 Tbsp. Corn Starch.
- Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese and 1/3 cup Bacon Crumbles (Real) and mix well.
- Cook an additional 15-30 minutes in the slow cooker or 2-3 minutes in the pressure cooker on saute setting.
Serving Suggestions:
- Top with diced green onions and shredded cheese. Serve with warm bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1162mgPotassium: 1380mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3269IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Chicken and Corn Chowder Bag Label
