When you need a comforting bowl of warm, satisfying soup, this Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder delivers everything you crave. It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with tender chicken, sweet corn, hearty potatoes, smoky bacon, and flavorful seasonings. This crockpot recipe turns simple ingredients into a cozy meal that tastes like it simmered all day.
A Warm and Comforting Slow Cooker Classic
This chowder is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it option for busy days. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, blending the flavors of chicken, potatoes, green chiles, and corn into a luxurious, creamy base. Once the chicken is tender, it shreds effortlessly. The heavy cream enriches the soup, creating a velvety texture that keeps you going back for another spoonful.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Corn Chowder
This recipe is simple yet satisfying. Heavy cream provides richness, while green chiles add gentle heat without overwhelming flavor. Potatoes make the chowder hearty enough to serve as a full meal. Bacon introduces a smoky crunch right before serving. The chowder reheats beautifully and works well for meal prep or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients That Build Incredible Flavor
Each ingredient brings something special. Chicken adds protein and tenderness. Cream-style corn enhances the creamy texture. Green chiles bring mild spice. Potatoes create substance. Heavy cream adds richness. Bacon finishes the dish with a savory crunch. Fresh parsley brightens the final bowl, making every serving warming and delicious.
Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
The process is effortless. Add everything except cream and bacon to the slow cooker. After a few hours, shred the chicken. Stir in the cream and seasonings. Add crispy bacon and finish with parsley. This chowder delivers exceptional flavor with minimal work, making it ideal for cold nights and busy schedules.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder: A Creamy, Cozy Crockpot Favorite
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A creamy slow cooker chicken corn chowder with tender chicken, potatoes, sweet corn, green chiles, and crispy bacon. Perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
5 small red, gold, or brown potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (8-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 small white or yellow onion, diced
2 cans cream-style corn
2 cups heavy cream (or half & half)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4–6 bacon strips, cooked until crispy
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine chicken, broth, potatoes, green chiles, onion, and corn in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Shred the chicken with two forks.
3. Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook 15–20 minutes more.
4. Garnish with parsley and cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
Add crushed red pepper flakes or chipotles for extra heat.
Use bacon bits if desired.
Keeps in fridge for up to 5 days or freezer up to 5 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 895
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 946
- Fat: 49
- Saturated Fat: 29
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 89
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 219
