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Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder

Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder

This Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder is creamy, hearty, and easy to make. With tender chicken, sweet corn, and rich flavors simmered to perfection, this slow cooker chowder is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2½ cups chicken broth
  • 1½ cups frozen or canned corn drained if canned
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon thyme optional
  • 1½ cups heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for extra creaminess
  • Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare Your Base
  2. Add the chicken, corn, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into your Crockpot. Pour in the chicken broth, giving everything a gentle stir to combine.
  3. Step 2: Let the Slow Cooker Work Its Magic
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
  5. Step 3: Shred and Thicken
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the Crockpot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot.
  7. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the heavy cream, whisking until smooth and thickened. Pour this creamy mixture into the slow cooker and stir until well combined.
  8. Step 4: Add Cheese (Optional)
  9. If you love extra richness, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully blended into the chowder.
  10. Step 5: Serve and Garnish
  11. Ladle the Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder into bowls, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve warm. For an extra kick, sprinkle a little smoked paprika or shredded cheese on top.

Notes

⭐ Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness and deeper flavor.
⭐ Add frozen corn at the end if you want it to stay slightly crisp.
⭐ Make it smoky — add a dash of chipotle powder or roasted corn kernels.
⭐ Want it thicker? Mash some of the potatoes with a fork before serving or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water).
⭐ Dairy-free option: Swap cream for coconut milk for a deliciously rich texture.