Chicken and Corn Chowder

At Angel Delivery, we’ve always believed in the quiet healing power of good food - the kind that warms your hands, fills the kitchen with comfort, and reminds someone they’re being cared for. Chicken & Corn Chowder is one of those timeless “get well” favourites: hearty, nourishing, gentle and full of flavour. Perfect for cooler winter days, this recipe is simple to make and lovely to share with someone who could use a little extra comfort.

Ingredients

(makes 3.5 litres/serves 8-10)

420g (3 cups) frozen whole kernel corn (thawed)
15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
30g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter
700g chicken tenderloin (cut into 2cm dice)
90g (3) rashers rindless middle bacon (diced)
500g (2) large onions (diced)
1 bay leaf
21g (3 tbsp) flour
650g (2) potatoes (Agria would be a good choice) (cut into 1cm dice)
170g (2-3 stalks) celery (finely diced)
1 tsp freshly ground white pepper
1.25 litres (5 cups) water or chicken stock
250ml (1 cup) milk
250ml (1 cup) cream
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
4 tsp flaky sea salt

Method

Take one half of corn measurement and place in food processor bowl fitted with a metal blade. Process till kernels are crushed.

Place oil and butter into a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat and melt. Add chicken and sear on all sides till just cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.

To the same pan, add bacon, onion and bay leaf and cook, stirring from time to time, till onion is soft and transparent. Add flour and combine well, stirring for 2-3 minutes over a medium heat till flour smells nutty.

Add potatoes and celery, pureed corn and kernels, and toss around in pot till they are coated in butter. Stir vegetables to prevent them sticking to base of pot.

Add pepper and stock, then cover with a lid and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer till potatoes are cooked but still retain their shape.

Pour milk and cream into pot and stir till just below boiling point. Then add cooked chicken with parsley.

Stirring frequently, bring to just before boiling point, making sure you don’t boil.

Check potatoes and chicken are cooked, add salt to taste and serve immediately.