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Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon

Published: Oct 19, 2024 · Modified: Jan 28, 2025 by Joanie Simon · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Super creamy, fast and easy Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder is a hearty soup that comes together in under an hour and delivers major fresh corn flavors. 

a bowl of chicken corn chowder with bacon bits on top

I cannot describe the happiness I felt when my husband (who is my toughest food critic) took a bite of this soup for the first time. His eyes lit up and he dug in for another spoonful. Two bowls later, I officially claimed this soup a complete WIN.

My kids loved it, too. It's a 'hit' for the whole family. And I love Instant Pot recipes because they're easy.

What's the secret to such a spectacular soup?  Read through my step-by-step and you'll see!

How to Make Creamy Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder

Time needed: 1 hour

Let's get cookin'!

  1. Crisp the Bacon

    Bacon makes everything better! Set the Instant Pot to the saute setting and add the diced bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy. Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pot, making sure to dispose of the grease properly (see note below).
    Alternatively, you can cook the bacon in a skillet, then transfer the crispy bacon and 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat to the Instant Pot.
    bacon bits being cooked in a saute pan

  2. Saute the Aromatics and Fill the Pot

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot with the reserved bacon and 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and fragrant.
    Next, add the can of diced green chilies (7 oz), 2 cups of frozen corn, 3 diced chicken breasts, ¾ cup chicken broth, 2 diced red potatoes, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, and ½ teaspoon cumin to the pot.
    the Instant Pot bowl filled with ingredients ready to cook

  3. Cook on Manual

    Cook on manual (high pressure) for 10 minutes, then allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for an additional 10 minutes. This means leaving the Instant Pot untouched for 10 minutes after the cooking time ends, so it can gradually release the built-up pressure. Afterward, flip the switch to release any remaining pressure, then open the pot to add the final ingredients.
    soup after being cooked for 10 minutes in the instant pot

  4. Make the Corn Slurry

    This is where we turn up the corn volume on this recipe and introduce a nice creamy texture. The secret to this soup's success!
    Blend the remaining 2 cups of frozen sweet corn and ½ cup of cream or milk in a blender until it's a nice chunky-smooth slurry. Then add this to the Instant Pot and stir to incorporate everything together.

    corn slurey in a blender for creating chicken corn chowder

  5. Simmer the Soup

    Set the Instant Pot back to the saute function for 5 minutes to heat everything through after the addition of the corn slurry. And then otherwise, you can just leave it on the warm setting up to two hours until you're ready to serve.
    Overhead of an Instant Pot bowl with chicken corn chowder after its been cooked

What to Serve with Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder

​If you have extra crispy bacon bits, feel free to add that for garnish. I also like to sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.  Green onions and diced green bell peppers are other options for fresh toppings.

And of course I love to serve bread with soup. My Sourdough Sandwich Loaf is what you see in the photo below.

Slow Cooker Method

This same recipe works great in the Crock Pot. Instead of cooking on manual pressure for 10 minutes, set the slow cooker to "high" for 4 hours. Then add in the corn slurry at the end and let it heat through before serving.

a bowl of chicken corn chowder with bacon bits on top

​How to dispose of bacon grease

Let it cool and solidify, then scrape it into a container or wrap it in a piece of foil. You can then throw it in the trash. Alternatively, you can pour the warm (not hot) grease into a heat-safe container, like a glass jar, and dispose of it when it is full.

Never pour bacon grease down the sink, as it can solidify and cause clogs. If you'd like to reuse it, strain the grease through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any bits and store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.

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a bowl of chicken corn chowder with bacon bits on top

Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon

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  • Author: Joanie Simon
  • Prep Time: 15min
  • Cook Time: 45min
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: soup
  • Method: pressure cooking
  • Cuisine: American
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Super creamy, fast and easy Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder is hearty and comes together in under an hour.


Ingredients

  • 4 strips of thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 7oz can diced green chilies
  • 4 cups frozen corn, divided
  • 3 chicken breasts (approx. 1lb) diced
  • ¾ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 medium red potatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp poultry seasoning
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ cup cream, half-and-half or milk


Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to 'saute' and add the diced bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the pot. (Dispose of excess grease properly; see note below.)
  2. Keep the Instant Pot on 'saute.' Add diced onion, minced garlic, reserved bacon grease, and cooked bacon. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and fragrant.
  3. Add diced green chilies (7 oz), 2 cups of frozen corn, 3 diced chicken breasts, ¾ cup chicken broth, 2 diced red potatoes, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, and ½ teaspoon cumin. Set Instant Pot to manual (high pressure) for 10 minutes. After cooking, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Leave the pot undisturbed as pressure gradually decreases. Then, flip the switch to release any remaining pressure and open the pot.
  4. In a blender, combine the remaining 2 cups frozen sweet corn and ½ cup cream or milk until chunky-smooth. Add this mixture to the Instant Pot, stirring to combine.
  5. Set Instant Pot back to 'saute' for 5 minutes to heat everything through.
  6. Keep the Instant Pot on 'warm' for up to two hours until ready to serve.

Notes

To dispose of bacon grease, let it cool and solidify, then scrape it into a container or wrap it in a piece of foil. You can then throw it in the trash. Alternatively, you can pour the warm (not hot) grease into a heat-safe container, like a glass jar, and dispose of it when it is full.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 287
  • Sugar: 10.2 g
  • Sodium: 1163.5 mg
  • Fat: 6.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.5 g
  • Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 25.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 63.2 mg

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