Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder
Creamy chicken corn chowder with potatoes, broth, milk, and cream cheese, slow-cooked until tender for an easy, comforting family dinner.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 300 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 1 lb potatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Cooking instructions
- Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. (about 5 min)
- Add the chicken, corn, potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme to a slow cooker. Stir to combine. (about 5 min)
- Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender. (about 300 min) — Low
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred it with two forks. (about 5 min)
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in the milk and cream cheese until the cheese melts and the chowder is creamy. (about 10 min) — Low
- Cook for 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally, then serve hot. (about 10 min) — Low