Best 8 Chunky Chicken Ham Chowder Recipes

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In the realm of hearty and comforting soups, chunky chicken ham chowder reigns supreme. This classic dish, with its origins in New England, has captured the hearts and taste buds of countless soup enthusiasts over the years. Its rich, creamy broth, generous chunks of tender chicken and ham, and medley of vegetables create a symphony of flavors that warm the soul and nourish the body. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a satisfying lunch option, chunky chicken ham chowder is sure to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHUNKY CHICKEN & HAM CHOWDER



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Rich and creamy, yet low in fat - you could also make this warming soup with fish

Provided by CJ Jackson

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 30m

Yield Easily halved

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 leeks , thinly sliced
3 medium potatoes , cut into small cubes
1 tbsp plain flour
700ml skimmed milk
2 ready roasted chicken breasts, skin removed and cut into chunks
2 thick slices ham , chopped
175g each frozen sweetcorn and frozen peas

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the leeks over a low heat for 3 mins until softened. Stir in the potatoes and flour, then slowly blend in the milk, stirring with a wooden spoon. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 mins until the potatoes are soft.
  • Add the chicken, ham, sweetcorn and peas, then stir over a medium heat for 5 mins or until hot and bubbling. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium

CHUNKY CHICKEN CHOWDER



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped
10 to 12 thyme sprigs, in a bundle
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
8 ounces frozen white corn
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 lemon, halved for spritzing

Steps:

  • Cut the flaps from the thighs and cube the meat, leaving some meat on the bone. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the oil to a large stock pot on medium-high heat. When the butter is melted and oil is hot, add the chicken thigh bones and cubed thigh meat. Brown on all sides, then remove the meat to a plate. Lower the heat slightly and add the onions, thyme and bay leaves. Season onions with salt and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is tender, about 4 minutes more. Stir the chicken back into the pot and add the stock. Raise the heat, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes and frozen corn and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, make a paste with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the flour, in a small bowl and set aside. When the potatoes are tender remove the thyme sprigs and the bay leaves. Lower the heat and add the milk, cream and the flour paste in bits. Stir to mix and allow the flour to blend into the chowder. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the chowder to a serving bowl and spritz with lemon before serving.
  • Cook's Note: Don't remove the bones from the soup. They have tasty morsels of chicken that you'll want to savor for the entire chowder experience.

CHEDDAR HAM CHOWDER



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I often freeze this soup and thaw it for a fast easy meal. Since it's hearty, all I need to add are rolls or bread and a salad. -Ann Heine, Mission Hill, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from the heat; do not drain. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir into the undrained vegetables; return large saucepan to the heat. Add corn and ham; heat through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 27g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHICKEN CHOWDER



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"This is wonderful served over tortilla chips or with corn bread as a side." Packed with chicken (or turkey) and veggies, this chunky chowder makes a nutritious meal. Heather Hamilton - Bunker Hill, WV

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broth, soups and milk. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, Mexicorn, onion and chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until onion is tender. Garnish with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN AND HAM CORN CHOWDER



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This is a soup I make with ingredients we always have. The kids love this with skillet cornbread or biscuits! Would be great in bread bowls, too! Serve hot.

Provided by drmomof2boys

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1 cup chopped deli-style ham
10 ounces diced cooked chicken
1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon onion powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup low-fat (1%) milk

Steps:

  • Heat bacon drippings in 6-quart Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir ham in hot bacon drippings until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and potatoes to the pot; cook and stir until the potatoes soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Season the ham mixture with thyme, marjoram, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Pour cans of whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, and chicken broth into the pot. Stir milk into the mixture. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are completely tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 802.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND HAM CHOWDER



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You're four ingredients and 20 minutes away from delicious homemade chowder.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (18.5 oz each) Progresso™ Traditional potato with broccoli & cheese chowder
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat soup, chicken and ham over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Slowly stir in cheese. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1620 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

CHUNKY HAM AND POTATO CHOWDER



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One of my family's favorite soups! Because we are garlic lovers, I sometimes throw in about 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic in with the onion, but that is optional of coarse. The ingredients may be doubled or even tripled. This is a wonderful recipe to use up leftover ham, just serve this wonderful chowder with crusty bread. You can use all half and half cream if desired. For an extra cheesy soup, add in 1 cup diced Velveeta cheese towards the end of the cooking and stir until smooth. You will just love this soup, I promise!!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, finely chopped (can use leeks also)
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
1/4 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (can use more if you really like thyme!)
salt and pepper
6 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup whipping cream
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 cups chopped cooked ham (can use cooked smoked turkey also)
2 cups instant potato flakes
4 -5 cups diced cooked potatoes, cut into about 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook the cubed potatoes in boiling water until firm-tender (do not overcook, this should take only about 8-10 minutes or even less) drain; set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed sauepan, saute onion or leeks and garlic (if using) until the onion is soft (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add in thyme, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute to release the thyme flavor.
  • Add in half and half and whipping cream; cook and stir over medium heat until warm (not hot) careful not to scorch.
  • Add in grated Parmesan cheese and cooked cubed ham; cook, stirring for about 7-8 minutes on medium heat, or until the cream is heated to almost hot.
  • Stir potato buds or flakes; cook over medium-low heat, stirring until mixture is thickened, this might take about 8-10 minutes or more, the potato flakes will thicken up after about 8-10 minutes (if necessary add in more whipping cream or half and half to thin to desired consistancy).
  • This is really not neccesary, but I like to mash about 1/4 cup cooked potatoes and add them into the soup, and just stir them inches.
  • Add in cooked diced potatoes or you can even add them in at the table.
  • Spoon into bowls, and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired or grated cheddar cheese).
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.3, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 176.2, Sodium 204.7, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 31.3

CHUNKY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Chunky Chicken & Mushroom Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced or quartered
1 (1 1/4 lb) whole bone-in chicken breasts
2 cups ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 cup water
6 red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into one inch chunks
1 carrot, cut into 1/4 slices
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart pot, bring chicken breast, broth, and water to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside the pot with the broth.
  • Remove and discard chicken skin and bones.
  • Tear chicken meat into large pieces; set aside.
  • To the broth in the pot, add potatoes, carrot, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, the thyme, and black pepper.
  • Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add milk, cream, mushrooms, and the reserved chicken meat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Taste and add the remaining salt if needed, along with the Worcestershire sauce.
  • Serve with crusty French bread.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chicken and ham. Fresh, free-range chicken and bone-in ham will give your chowder the best flavor.
  • Don't skimp on the vegetables. The vegetables in this chowder add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and corn.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Let the chowder simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Chunky chicken ham chowder is a hearty, comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious chowder that your family and friends will love.

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