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Posted February 18, 2021 Last Updated February 18, 2021 by Jennifer // 42 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder

Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soups & Stews

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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; 1/2 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.

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chicken and sweet potato chowder in a bowl

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder

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 6 votes
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 299kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pound sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 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; 1/2 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: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 11333IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Sutton says

    January 25, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    I make this almost every other week and it’s very easy and filing! I’m dairy-free so I just use coconut milk instead of cream and it’s delicious!

    Reply
  2. Maysa says

    December 6, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!
    I am about to make it for the second time.

    Reply
  3. Amy says

    November 20, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    Hi, I accidentally added the heavy cream in with everything else before cooking, darn it!! How will this affect the recipe?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 23, 2020 at 7:58 am

      It should be fine, it may just separate a bit but will still be ok to eat.

      Reply
  4. Matti says

    October 14, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    This ROCKED! It was incredibly easy and quick to make too! I didn’t heavy have cream at home so I used sour cream instead. I also added some curry powder and red curry paste just because I love those flavors. It was bomb! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    April 10, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    Does this freeze

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    • Jennifer says

      April 16, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      I don’t find that this recipe freezes very well.

      Reply
  6. Candice says

    October 18, 2019 at 7:57 am

    If I added frozen green beans to this, at what time do you think best to throw them in?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 21, 2019 at 7:23 am

      I’d say in the last 30-60 minutes, just long enough for them to heat through.

      Reply
  7. Shannon says

    November 26, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Does the chicken go in thawed or frozen?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 28, 2018 at 7:25 am

      Always thawed when adding to the slow cooker for best food safety practices.

      Reply
  8. Christine says

    November 18, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    I love this recipe and so do my coworkers. Does anyone have suggestions for taking it in to work for a luncheon? I am thinking. Make the night before, cool and refridgerate then but in the crock k pot two hours before we eat? Will it make it too cooked?

    Reply
  9. Carrie says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    This looks great! If I added extra vegetables like carrots or celery would this affect the liquid content or creaminess? At what point in the cooking process might you recommend adding them? At the beginning with the rest of the ingredients? Thanks, I’m excited to try!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 1, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      I’d add any heartier or root veggies at the start and anything else like squash, etc. with about and hour or two left.

      Reply
  10. Rebecca sanders says

    October 23, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Is there anything you can substitute the heavy cream for? Just have a dairy allergy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 1, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      I think plain coconut milk would work well.

      Reply
      • Curtis says

        October 7, 2020 at 8:34 am

        How much fiber in slow cooker chicken corn chowder?

        Reply
      • Kathryn says

        December 10, 2020 at 9:51 am

        Not fond of thighs… can I use boneless breasts?

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          January 6, 2021 at 8:08 am

          You may lose a lot of the flavor of the dish, but it’s fine to use breasts instead.

          Reply
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