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!
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 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
How To Make Chicken & Sweet Potato Chowder In A Slow Cooker:
- Add all ingredients except cream to slow cooker
- Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours or low 6-8 hours
- Remove chicken once fully cooked and shred it
- 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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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!
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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
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1 tsp chipotle powder will be very spicy; 1/2 tsp will be mildly spicy
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Meal prep whole chicken, shred/chop prior to cooking if desired
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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
This was delicious. I’d like to see nutrition info on your recipes.
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed! Looks like we missed this when we went back and added nutrition info, we’ll get that fixed!
Hello! Can you give me a rough idea of portion size? Recipe says 6 servings, but hard to tell volume with this recipe. Thanks!
I’m so sorry!! I didn’t record this and should have. As soon as I can remake it I will update the recipe with this info.
Thank you for this recipe! I just made it this morning and it’s so different from other soups that I’ve made. I tried Asian spices (coriander and tumeric powder) and used coconut milk instead of heavy cream. I am pleasantly surprised how much I’m enjoying this soup and I know it will only get better as the week goes by.
Awesome!! So glad you enjoyed it and it’s great to know those substitutions work well!
This recipe is amazing, we’ve made it 3 times and it’s a favorite. We added poblano peppers last time, delicious! Love your website.
How much does this cost per serving?
Hi! I’m sorry, I don’t have this information. It would vary wildly depending on the grocery store and area of the country. However, you could plug the ingredients into your favorite on-line grocery delivery service to get a good idea of the total cost.
Hi, Jennifer. This looks brilliant. Would ommitting the chicken effect the recipe? Thanks, Jan.
Hi Jan! You could certainly make this without the chicken. I’d either reduce the broth or add a can a beans so that it didn’t get to watery/thin. Let me know how it turns out!
Hi, Jennifer. Thanks for your sage advice. ( pun not intended ? ) It turned out splendidly. Thank you, again. Looking forward to many more of your recipes! Happy Holidays to you and your family. Sincerely, Jan.
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for letting me know!
Why thighs not breasts will it change the flavor?
Chicken thighs are generally just juicier and offer a bit more flavor, but if you want to substitute chicken breasts that would be ok.
I am looking at my spice rack and wondering, is the recipe calling for chili powder or chipotle powder? I don’t have a chipotle chili powder and don’t really remember seeing it anywhere before. Thanks!
Hi Sabrina! It’s actually calling for chipotle powder, which will give it that unique smoky spiciness. I’m generally able to locate it at most grocery stores along with the spices, but I will update the recipe with an Amazon link as well if that helps!
Would substituting chipotle paste instead of chipotle powder work?
This sounds amazing! I can’t wait to make it! If I wanted to make it dairy free, what would be a good substitute?
You could try coconut milk, though we haven’t tested it so I don’t know how it would impact the flavor. If you try it please let us know!
i’m going to try this one right now! Looks so good.
Hope you enjoy it, Marlene!!
Made yesterday. Tastes even better today.