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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!
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