Cozy Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder – Creamy, Hearty & Comforting
Warm up with this Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder, a creamy, hearty soup loaded with tender chicken, sweet corn, potatoes, and rich flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or cold days, this slow cooker recipe is easy, filling, and family-approved!
Equipment
- 6–7 quart crockpot/slow cooker
- Cutting board & sharp knife
- Wooden spoon or ladle
- Mixing bowl (for dairy or slurry additions)
- Immersion blender (optional, for thicker texture)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 3 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Dice the potatoes, onion, celery, and bell pepper. Mince garlic.
- Layer the crockpot: Place chicken at the bottom. Add potatoes, corn, onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Season & add liquid: Sprinkle in paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add bay leaf. Pour in chicken broth.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot.
- Finish with cream: Stir in heavy cream and butter. If a thicker chowder is desired, whisk flour with ¼ cup cream before adding. Cook for another 15–20 minutes.
- Adjust & serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Serve hot with bread or biscuits.
Notes
- For extra smokiness, add cooked, crumbled bacon before serving.
- Make it spicy with jalapeños, cayenne, or chipotle powder.
- Meal prep tip: Freeze before adding cream for best reheating results. Stir in dairy when ready to serve.
- Cheesy upgrade: Add shredded cheddar or pepper jack in the last 10 minutes of cooking.