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Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder
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Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm bowl of chicken corn chowder, especially when it’s made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder is the cozy meal your whole family will love.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 380kcal
Cost $15–$18

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups frozen sweet corn or canned, drained
  • 3 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 4 strips cooked bacon crumbled (optional for topping)
  • Chopped green onions or parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare your ingredients – Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
  • Layer into the slow cooker – Add chicken breasts to the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with corn, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add broth – Pour in the chicken broth, making sure the ingredients are fully submerged.
  • Cook – Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  • Shred chicken – Remove the chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  • Thicken the chowder – In a small bowl, whisk together flour with milk until smooth. Stir this mixture and the cream into the slow cooker.
  • Final simmer – Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for another 20–30 minutes, or until the chowder thickens.
  • Serve and garnish – Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  1. Use rotisserie chicken – Short on time? Swap in shredded rotisserie chicken during the last hour of cooking.
  2. Smash some potatoes – For a thicker texture, gently mash some of the potatoes directly in the slow cooker before serving.
  3. Don’t skip the seasoning – Taste before serving and adjust salt and pepper to bring out all the cozy flavors.
  4. Add a kick – Like it spicy? Toss in a chopped jalapeño or a dash of cayenne pepper.