Description
Creamy, hearty Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder made with tender chicken, potatoes, sweet corn, and a silky milk-based broth. Slow-cooked comfort perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups frozen or canned corn (drained if canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) creamed corn
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup half-and-half (or light cream)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Garnish: chopped parsley or green onion, crumbled bacon, extra cheese
Instructions
1. Add onion, garlic, potatoes, corn, creamed corn, bell pepper, broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Nestle chicken into the mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken and potatoes are tender.
3. Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks, then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and half-and-half until smooth and slightly thickened.
5. Stir the milk mixture into the slow cooker. Add shredded cheddar cheese (if using). Cover and cook on LOW an additional 15–20 minutes to thicken.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley, green onion, or bacon. Serve hot.
Notes
For thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes in the slow cooker or blend 1 cup of soup and stir it back in.
To make ahead: cook base in crockpot, cool, and refrigerate up to 4 days. Add dairy when reheating.
Dairy-free: replace milk/half-and-half with full-fat coconut milk and omit cheese.
Add heat: diced jalapeno, chipotle in adobo, or 1/4 tsp cayenne.
Great with crusty bread, cornbread, or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg