🎉 Introduction
There’s something magical about a slow cooker meal — especially one that fills your home with warm, comforting aromas while you go about your day. This Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder is the perfect blend of creamy richness, sweet corn, tender chicken, and hearty vegetables. It’s a bowl of pure comfort that requires almost no effort, making it a dream recipe for busy weekdays, cold evenings, or effortless family dinners.
This chowder brings together juicy shredded chicken, sweet corn kernels, creamy broth, soft potatoes, and aromatic herbs. As everything simmers low and slow, flavors deepen and the broth becomes luxuriously silky. The slow cooker does all the work — you simply prep, pour, and let time transform simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal.
From the first spoonful, you’ll taste the richness of cream, the sweetness of corn, the softness of potatoes, and the heartiness of chicken. It’s cozy, nourishing, warm, and unbelievably delicious — the kind of soup you’ll want to make again and again.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Slow cooker / crockpot
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Forks (for shredding chicken)
- Ladle
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs, boneless & skinless
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 3 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Broth & Liquids
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Thickening (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1 — Add ingredients to the crockpot
Place chicken breasts at the bottom.
Add potatoes, onions, garlic, celery, corn, and red bell pepper.
Sprinkle thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add bay leaves.
Step 2 — Pour in broth
Add chicken broth over the top.
Do not add dairy yet.
Step 3 — Slow cook
Cook on:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Chicken should be tender enough to shred easily.
Step 4 — Shred chicken
Remove chicken using tongs.
Shred with two forks.
Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
Step 5 — Add creaminess
Pour in milk or half-and-half.
Add heavy cream if using.
Stir gently.
Step 6 — Thicken (optional)
If you prefer thicker chowder, add the cornstarch slurry.
Cook 15–20 minutes on HIGH to thicken.
Step 7 — Final touches
Remove bay leaves.
Add extra salt and pepper if needed.
Step 8 — Serve warm
Top with parsley, shredded cheddar, or chopped green onions.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6–7 hours
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
- Keeps 3–4 days.
- Soup thickens as it chills — add broth when reheating.
Freezer
- Freeze without dairy for up to 2 months.
- Add milk and cream after reheating.
Reheating
- Warm gently on low heat.
- Add extra broth to thin as needed.
🥄 Variations
1. Cheesy Chicken Corn Chowder
Add 1 cup shredded cheddar at the end.
2. Spicy Chowder
Add jalapeños, chili flakes, or cayenne.
3. Bacon-Free Smoky Flavor
Add smoked paprika instead of bacon.
4. Southwest Style
Add cumin, black beans, and roasted corn.
5. Potato-Free
Add cauliflower florets instead of potatoes.
6. Low-Calorie
Use milk only, skip heavy cream.
7. Gluten-Free
This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
8. Veggie Boost
Add carrots, zucchini, or baby spinach.
9. Thick & Creamy
Blend 1 cup of the soup and stir back in.
10. Protein Packed
Add extra chicken or white beans.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes — but cook time may increase.
2. Does the soup thicken on its own?
Yes, from the potatoes and corn. Use cornstarch only if needed.
3. Can I use canned corn?
Absolutely — drain before adding.
4. Can I skip heavy cream?
Yes — milk alone works fine.
5. Can I add cheese?
Cheddar melts beautifully in chowder.
6. Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes — they stay tender and juicy.
7. Can I make it dairy-free?
Use coconut milk (flavor changes slightly).
8. Does it freeze well?
Freeze before adding dairy.
9. Can I make it thicker?
Mash some potatoes or add slurry.
10. Is it spicy?
Not at all — unless you add heat.
🏁 Conclusion
This Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder is the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. With minimal prep and rich, cozy flavors, it brings together tender chicken, sweet corn, creamy broth, aromatic herbs, and hearty potatoes in one satisfying bowl. It’s warm, nourishing, and incredibly delicious — ideal for family dinners, cold nights, or easy meal prep.
The slow cooker does all the work, and you get a creamy, dreamy chowder that tastes like it simmered on the stove all day. Simple ingredients, big comfort, and zero stress — the perfect weeknight win.
Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder – Creamy, Cozy & Effortless Comfort
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom.
- Add potatoes, onions, garlic, celery, corn, and red bell pepper.
- Sprinkle thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add bay leaves.
- Add chicken broth over the top.
- Do not add dairy yet.
- Cook on:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
- Chicken should be tender enough to shred easily.
- Remove chicken using tongs.
- Shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Pour in milk or half-and-half.
- Add heavy cream if using.
- Stir gently.
- If you prefer thicker chowder, add the cornstarch slurry.
- Cook 15–20 minutes on HIGH to thicken.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Add extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Top with parsley, shredded cheddar, or chopped green onions.
Notes
Refrigerator Keeps 3–4 days. Soup thickens as it chills — add broth when reheating. Freezer Freeze without dairy for up to 2 months. Add milk and cream after reheating. Reheating Warm gently on low heat. Add extra broth to thin as needed. 🥄 Variations
1. Cheesy Chicken Corn Chowder Add 1 cup shredded cheddar at the end. 2. Spicy Chowder Add jalapeños, chili flakes, or cayenne. 3. Bacon-Free Smoky Flavor Add smoked paprika instead of bacon. 4. Southwest Style Add cumin, black beans, and roasted corn. 5. Potato-Free Add cauliflower florets instead of potatoes. 6. Low-Calorie Use milk only, skip heavy cream. 7. Gluten-Free This recipe is naturally gluten-free. 8. Veggie Boost Add carrots, zucchini, or baby spinach. 9. Thick & Creamy Blend 1 cup of the soup and stir back in. 10. Protein Packed Add extra chicken or white beans. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use frozen chicken? Yes — but cook time may increase. 2. Does the soup thicken on its own? Yes, from the potatoes and corn. Use cornstarch only if needed. 3. Can I use canned corn? Absolutely — drain before adding. 4. Can I skip heavy cream? Yes — milk alone works fine. 5. Can I add cheese? Cheddar melts beautifully in chowder. 6. Can I use chicken thighs? Yes — they stay tender and juicy. 7. Can I make it dairy-free? Use coconut milk (flavor changes slightly). 8. Does it freeze well? Freeze before adding dairy. 9. Can I make it thicker? Mash some potatoes or add slurry. 10. Is it spicy? Not at all — unless you add heat. 🏁 Conclusion This Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder is the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. With minimal prep and rich, cozy flavors, it brings together tender chicken, sweet corn, creamy broth, aromatic herbs, and hearty potatoes in one satisfying bowl. It’s warm, nourishing, and incredibly delicious — ideal for family dinners, cold nights, or easy meal prep. The slow cooker does all the work, and you get a creamy, dreamy chowder that tastes like it simmered on the stove all day. Simple ingredients, big comfort, and zero stress — the perfect weeknight win.
