Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder

Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder, a hearty soup that's creamy and smooth, sweet with corn, tender with chunks of potato, and smoky with bits of bacon. Easy to make at a moment's notice. Any time of the year.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings: servings

Calories: 405kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

4 slices bacon diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 onion diced
4 red potatoes chopped
2 stalk celery chopped
3 cups corn frozen and thawed or fresh
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
pinch nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked chicken rotisserie or leftover
3/4 cup heavy cream or milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Set a 6-qt Instant Pot to the saute setting and once hot, add the bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper-towel lined plate.
To the pot, add garlic and chopped onion. Stirring frequently, cook until the onions have softened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the bacon (reserve a bit for garnishing), potatoes, corn, chicken stock, thyme, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper to taste. Select manual setting and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release the pressure.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and flour; set aside.
Once the pressure is released, switch to the sauté setting and add the cooked chicken. Bring the chowder to a boil and stir in the heavy cream mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth or water to reach desired consistency.
Garnish with reserved bacon, chopped chives, and red pepper flakes and serve immediately.

Notes

Chicken:
You can use uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs if you don't have cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftovers). Chop into bite-size pieces, add the chicken to the Instant Pot and the corn and potatoes, and cook as directed.

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