Slow Cooker Chicken Chowder Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Medium Potato, Diced; 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped; 2 whole Medium Carrots, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, About 1 Pound Total; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme Leaves (or Fresh, Or Ground, Whatevs); 2 cups Chicken Broth Or Stock; 1/2 cups Frozen Corn Kernels; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; 2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Divided; 4 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced, Divided; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

1 whole Medium Potato, Diced
1 whole Small Onion, Chopped
2 whole Medium Carrots, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, About 1 Pound Total
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme Leaves (or Fresh, Or Ground, Whatevs)
2 cups Chicken Broth Or Stock
1/2 cups Frozen Corn Kernels
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Divided
4 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced, Divided
Salt To Taste

1
Arrange potato, onion, carrots, and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2
Top with chicken breasts and sprinkle cayenne and thyme over the whole dish.
3
Pour in the stock.
4
Cook chowder on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours (set to go to warm after this time if leaving for work or cooking overnight).
5
Remove the lid and shred the chicken with 2 forks.
6
It should shred very easily!
7
Add corn and cook covered for 20 minutes on high.
8
Add cream, half the cheese, and half the scallions.
9
Stir together and cook for 20 minutes more on high until the cheese is melted.
10
If the soup is very thick, add more chicken stock as needed to thin.
11
Taste the chowder and add salt to your taste if needed.
12
Serve topped with the remaining cheese and scallions.
13
Enjoy!

690

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Medium Potato, Diced, 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped, 2 whole Medium Carrots, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Chicken Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Chicken Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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