🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Thursday, May 14, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Smoky Chicken & Corn Chowder 🔥

🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Thursday, May 14, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Smoky Chicken & Corn Chowder 🔥

Good morning, folks! 🤠Today’s chuckwagon favorite is a thick, creamy, smoky chowder packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, and hearty potatoes—perfect for a cozy supper after a long day.

This one-pot meal is rich, comforting, and full of old-fashioned chuckwagon flavor!

🌽🍗🥔 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• 3 medium potatoes, diced

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup milk or heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Optional: cooked bacon pieces for topping

🔥 Chuckwagon Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.

2️⃣ Melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

3️⃣ Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

4️⃣ Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

5️⃣ Stir in corn, shredded chicken, milk or cream, and seasonings.

6️⃣ Simmer another 5–10 minutes until creamy and heated through.

7️⃣ Optional: top with crispy bacon before serving.

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Tip

Serve hot with:

• Warm cornbread 🧈

• Crackers

• Or a slice of rustic bread for dipping 🤠

⭐ Campfire Tip

Mash a few potatoes right in the pot to naturally thicken the chowder and give it that rich chuckwagon texture.

💜 Chuckwagon Encouragement

Some of life’s sweetest moments happen around the table—sharing stories, laughter, and gratitude for God’s goodness.

Slow down today and enjoy the blessings around you.

📖 Scripture for Today

“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”— Psalm 136:1 (KJV)

Come back tomorrow as we roll into the weekend with more Chuckwagon favorites and hearty campfire meals! 🍲🔥🤠