Description
This Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder is a comforting and creamy slow-cooked soup featuring tender chicken breasts, sweet corn, potatoes, and a blend of spices. Finished with rich heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese, this hearty chowder is perfect for an easy, satisfying meal made with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Finishing Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Thickening
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Cooked crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Add the chicken breasts, corn, diced potatoes, red bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours. The goal is to cook until the chicken and potatoes are tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir well.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese into the chowder until fully incorporated, creating a creamy texture.
- Thicken the Chowder (Optional): If you prefer a thicker chowder, whisk together the flour and water in a small bowl to make a slurry and stir it into the soup. Cover and continue cooking on high for an additional 15–20 minutes until the chowder thickens.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the chowder and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and crumbled bacon if desired for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and omit the cheddar cheese.
- To thicken without flour, blend a portion of the chowder using an immersion blender before adding the cream.
- You can prepare this chowder using fresh or frozen corn depending on availability.
- Adding garnishes like green onions and bacon enhances the flavor but can be omitted to keep it lighter.
