Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder
As we head into the cold days of winter, let's warm up with a batch of this tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1” pieces
- 2 large red potatoes diced into ½” cubes
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 3 cups corn frozen
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- {for garnish} green onions chopped
- {for serving} bread bowls
Instructions
- Using a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy; pat cooked bacon dry with paper towels and set aside.
- {Optional}: Drain most (but not all) of the bacon grease from the pan and add cubed chicken. Brown chicken for approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Using a 6-quart slow cooker, add all remaining ingredients except for half-and-half and cornstarch (chicken, potatoes, onion, celery, corn, chicken stock, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, paprika and black pepper); stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours. (Note: Can be cooked on high for 3-4 hours.)
- Using a small bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and cornstarch. Add this mixture to the slow cooker; stir until well combined.
- Before serving, top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.2mg
