Description
A comforting and creamy slow cooker chicken corn chowder, perfect for a family meal. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and chop the onion and potatoes as required.
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the shredded chicken, corn, diced onion, and cubed potatoes into the crockpot.
- Pour Broth: Add the chicken broth to the crockpot, covering the ingredients completely.
- Season: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add Butter: Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the top of the mixture for extra creaminess.
- Set the Temperature: Cover the crockpot and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add Cream: About 30 minutes before serving, pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
- Blend (Optional): If you prefer a thicker consistency, use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the chowder before serving.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the chowder and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the chowder is heated through and flavors combined, ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Fresh corn provides the best sweetness and texture.
- For a thicker chowder, reduce broth or add more potatoes.
- Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro or basil can be added before serving.
- Substitute half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter version of heavy cream.
- This chowder freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A