Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder
This is what I make when I want something hearty but don't want to stand over the stove. The slow cooker does all the work while you go about your day.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 small red or gold potatoes chopped into 1-inch chunks
- 1 10-ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 small yellow onion diced (~1 cup)
- 2 cans cream-style corn
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 6 bacon strips chopped and crisped up
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped for topping
Instructions
- Add chicken, broth, potatoes, green chiles, onion and corn to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low 4 hours until chicken shreds easily and potatoes are tender.
- Shred chicken in pot with two forks.
- Stir in half-and-half, garlic, and crispy bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley and black pepper.