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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder

    Published: Feb 18, 2021 · Modified: Jan 26, 2023 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder

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    What has a little kick, can be make with dairy or dairy-free and has a ton of rich hearty flavor all packed into a healthy package? This Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder!
    chicken and sweet potato chowder in a bowl
    This chowder is a healthy soup packed with vitamins and health benefits. It's quick and easy to prepare with very little prep work--perfect for busy winter evenings!

     

    Chicken thighs are loaded with protein and sweet potatoes are one of the best superfoods nature has to offer! Sweet potatoes contain anti-inflammatory properties that help keep your gut, eyes, and brain in great shape! Chicken Sweet Potato Chowder is a tasty way to get more of those nutrients into your diet.

     

    Chicken Sweet Potato Chowder is a little creamy, a little spicy, and a little sweet. The flavor combination will please most anyone! And, the spiciness can be adjusted to suit your tastes.
    ingredients for chicken and sweet potato chowder in a slow cooker
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    Ingredients You'll Need To Make Chicken & Sweet Potato Chowder:

    • chicken thighs
    • sweet potato
    • frozen sweet corn kernels
    • chicken broth
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • cumin
    • chili powder
    • paprika
    • cilantro
    • salt
    • heavy cream

    broth poured into chicken and sweet potato chowder ingredients

    How To Make Chicken & Sweet Potato Chowder In A Slow Cooker:

    1. Add all ingredients except cream to slow cooker
    2. Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours or low 6-8 hours
    3. Remove chicken once fully cooked and shred it
    4. Return chicken to slow cooker and heat through for 15 more minutes

     

    Pro Tips:

    This spiciness of this recipe can be adjusted to suit your family's tastes. Adding more or less chipotle chili powder is all you need to do to! (1 teaspoon will be very spicy; ½ teaspoon will be mildly spicy)

    If you like to meal prep, try cooking a whole chicken ahead of time and adding it pre-shredded or chopped into the chowder.

    If every second counts during your busy mornings, you can often find prepared chopped sweet potatoes in many grocery stores.

    chicken corn and sweet potato chowder in a slow cookerMore Chowder!

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    chicken and sweet potato chowder in a bowl

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder

    Jennifer Draper
    What has a little kick, can be make with dairy or dairy-free and has a ton of rich hearty flavor all packed into a healthy package? This Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 299 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 pound sweet potato, peeled and diced
    • 2 ½ cups frozen sweet corn kernels
    • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
    • ½ cup heavy cream

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients except cream to slow cooker
    • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
    • Remove chicken once fully cooked and shred
    • Return to slow cooker along with cream and let heat through for 15 more minutes

    Notes

    • 1 tsp chipotle powder will be very spicy; ½ tsp will be mildly spicy
    • Meal prep whole chicken, shred/chop prior to cooking if desired
    • Buy prepared chopped sweet potatoes to save time

    Nutrition

    Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 377mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 11333IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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    Important nutritional disclaimer

     

     

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    1. Connie Rosario says

      November 14, 2022 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      Very good on rice. Only had regular chili powder, regular paprika, and regular parsley. We don't like cilantro. Tried it before the cream, tasted like chili. After the cream, yummmm!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 14, 2022 at 11:22 am

        Awesome! So glad you loved it!

        Reply
    2. Stephanie says

      October 12, 2022 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      Freakin delicious!!

      Reply
    3. Sunny says

      July 02, 2022 at 6:45 am

      Can I freeze the leftovers? What about the cream in the soup if I freeze it?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 13, 2022 at 12:54 pm

        I don't find this one freezes well.

        Reply
    4. Carrie Schroeder says

      February 03, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      if you use pre cooked chicken how long should you cook it in the slow cooker

      Reply
    5. Carrie Schroeder says

      February 02, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      If you use precooked chicken how long should you cook this in the slow cooker

      Reply
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