Crockpot Chicken Chowder: A Cozy Comfort Meal Recipe
Crockpot Chicken Chowder is a creamy, cozy, and effortless slow cooker comfort meal that is perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hr 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can corn (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn)
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Layer & Let It Cook: Place chicken, corn, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper into your crockpot. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to pot. Stir it back in.
- Make It Creamy: Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. For a thicker texture, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in.
- Add Optional Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese if using and let it melt.
- Garnish & Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with chopped parsley or chives.
Notes
- This recipe is family-friendly and perfect for cozy fall evenings.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with beans or tofu and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 28g