Iowa Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups frozen or fresh sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)