Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder

metal bowl filled with chicken corn chowder topped with chives and bacon

Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder

There’s just no comparison to a thick and creamy homemade chowder. With shredded chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy base, slow cooker corn chowder is the perfect cozy soup that will bring everyone back for seconds. Try this simple and satisfying recipe in your slow cooker and top it off with crumbly bacon and fresh chives.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3 15

Total Time 3 25

Servings servings

Calories 239kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 oz frozen sweet corn kernels
¼ cup all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
4 sliced cooked bacon optional
fresh chives optional

Instructions

Add chicken and corn to slow cooker
Whisk flour with ¼ cup water until smooth and add to slow cooker
Add seasonings and broth and stir
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is cooked through
Remove and shred chicken, then return to slow cooker and add cream
Heat through for 10-15 minutes
Serve topped with crumbled bacon and fresh chopped chives

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you choose to freeze leftovers, expect some separation when defrosted.
Prep as a freezer meal by adding all ingredients, except heavy cream, to a freezer bag. Thaw before cooking and add cream 10-15 minutes before serving.
I cooked this on high for 3 1/2 hours from start to finish in my 4.5-quart multicooker.
As an optional step to add additional flavor, melt a little butter in a skillet and brown the chicken before adding it to your slow cooker. You will still shred the chicken after cooking, but this is just an extra step to bring in deeper flavor to the chowder if you like!

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