Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder
Our Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder is the ultimate cozy comfort food. It’s thick, creamy, loaded with tender chicken, hearty potatoes, sweet corn, and finished with plenty of melty cheese.
Aside from being delicious, the best part of this recipe is that your slow cooker does almost all the work. Just toss everything in, let it cook low and slow, then come back to a warm bowl of creamy chowder everyone will love.
If you love easy slow cooker meals as much as we do, check out our slow cooker brisket sliders, slow cooker turkey and dumplings, or slow cooker creamy ranch chicken for more cozy, comfort-food goodness.
Table of contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy slow cooker recipe
- Creamy, hearty, and filling
- Perfect for cold weather (but tasty any time of year)
- Great for meal prep
- Family-friendly comfort food
Key Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Chicken Breasts: Cook up tender in the slow cooker, making the whole dish hearty and filling.
- Baby Potatoes: Add a creamy, comforting texture and help make the soup feel extra cozy and satisfying.
- Frozen Corn: Brings a little sweetness and texture that balances the rich, cheesy broth really well.
- Heavy Cream: Makes the soup rich, creamy, and extra comforting. This is what gives it that chowder-like texture.
- Cheddar Cheese: Melts into the broth, giving the soup its cheesy, creamy flavor that ties everything together.
- Garlic, Onion Powder & Smoked Paprika: Adds a deep, aromatic flavor with a smoky note with minimal effort.
- Bacon: The salty, crispy topping that adds crunch and makes every bowl even better.
Variations
- Swap the Protein: Try making turkey, ham, or sausage chowder.
- Add More Veggies: Try adding diced carrots, celery, bell peppers, or frozen mixed vegetables.
- Make It Spicy: Add a kick of heat with jalapenos, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce.
- Extra Cheesey: Add Pepper Jack or smoked gouda.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add the chicken, veggies, and seasonings to the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth and cook until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker. Then, add the heavy cream and cheese.
- Stir until melted. Then, top with bacon and scallions. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Cut larger potatoes into smaller pieces so they cook evenly.
- Shred the chicken with two forks or shredding claws for effective, safe shredding.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest texture.
- Add cooked bacon directly into the chowder for extra flavor.
- Want it thicker? Mash some of the potatoes before serving
Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes! Add cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken during the last 30 minutes of cooking so it heats through without drying out.
You can mash some of the potatoes directly in the slow cooker or stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken the chowder.
The chowder will stay fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Freezing is not recommended. Cream-based soups can separate when defrosted.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder
Equipment
- slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Tongs
- Two forks for shredding chicken
- Large spoon or ladle
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved
- 12 ounces frozen corn
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
- Scallions for topping
- Cooked bacon crumbled, for topping
Instructions
- Add chicken, potatoes, corn, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic salt, and smoked paprika to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and the chowder is creamy.
- Top with extra cheddar cheese, scallions, and crumbled bacon.
- Serve warm.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
