Turn a favorite light summer dinner into a filling winter one.

Chicken and corn chowder is stick-to-your-bones good.

Sauteing the veggie base in bacon fat is a flavorful (and no waste) way to build flavor.

Southern Living Chicken and Corn Chowder in a bowl ready to serve

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you’re able to really have fun with toppings for this chicken and corn chowder.

Crushed saltines, pickled or fresh chilis, chives, cheese, you name it.

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Southern Living Chicken and Corn Chowder ingredients

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Heat over medium and cook until bacon pieces are crispy, about 10 minutes.

Remove bacon bits and place on a paper towel lined plate.

Build up layers of chowder:

To the fat in the pot, add onions and garlic.

Southern Living Chicken and Corn Chowder cooking the bacon until crisp

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Cook, until slightly soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for another minute.

Gradually stir in stock.

Southern Living Chicken and Corn Chowder cooking the onions and garlic

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Add corn, potatoes, green chiles, Cajun seasoning, and salt, and bring to a simmer.

Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Season with additional salt to taste.

Southern Living Chicken and Corn Chowder adding the potatoes and corn

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To serve, garnish with reserved bacon pieces and sliced green onions.

Southern Living Chicken and Corn Chowder cooking until the potatoes are softened

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Southern Living Chicken and Corn Chowder adding the chicken and cream

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