Comfort Essentials: Shrimp & Chicken Chowder | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## PLAN/PURCHASE
• 2 medium chicken breasts boneless, skinless, diced
• 15 - 20 small shrimp, shells and tails removed, deveined
• ## THE CHOWDER BASE
• 3 - 4 slice(s) thick cut bacon, diced
• 1/4 cup(s) yellow onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) celery, chopped
• 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 4 ounce(s) green chilis, 1 small can, mild or hot, your choice
• 2 tablespoon(s) flour, all-purpose variety
• 2 cup(s) milk or half & half
• 1 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth
• 12 ounce(s) potatoes, golden variety, cubed
• 6 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
• 4 ounce(s) cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon(s) hot sauce, i prefer frank’s
• ## DRY SPICES
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 medium bay leaves, dried variety
• ## ADDITIONAL ITEMS
• 1 - 2 dash(es) lemon juice, freshly squeezed, or to taste
• ## OPTIONAL ITEMS
• 1 tablespoon(s) dry sherry
• 1/2 cup(s) corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• oyster crackers, or crusty bread
• hot sauce, at the table