Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this creamy soup combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and a blend of savory spices to create a satisfying dish that warms the soul. With minimal prep work and hands-off cooking, you can set it and forget it while enjoying quality time with family or friends. This chowder is not only delicious but also customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust seasonings to suit your taste. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes.
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and carrots for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add diced chicken, corn, and potatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Stir well and add seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until everything is tender.
- If desired, thicken the chowder by whisking flour with milk and stirring it in during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg