Crock Pot Chicken Corn Chowder

This Crock Pot Chicken Corn Chowder is made using ingredients that most of us on hand in our pantry and is a dish your entire family will love. We love throwing together a meal – like this slow cooker soup – from a bunch of cans from the pantry, especially on a lazy weekend day.

Why I Love this Recipe

It’s creamy and delicious, and all you really need to be able to do is to open some cans and dump them into the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Corn Soup Recipe

Recently, Barbara was flipping through Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook that our granny gave her. She didn’t have all the ingredients for any particular recipe so she morphed two recipes into one and, poof, out came this easy corn chowder recipe.

Soup is a go-to for our family in the fall and winter for many reasons including the fact that it’s so versatile to make, it’s warming and hearty, and it serves a crowd.

Barbara’s kiddies love this chicken corn chowder so it will definitely be on repeat.  Of course, top almost anything with cheese and some crushed up crackers, and the kids gobble it up.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Diced Potatoes
• Creamed Corn
• Whole Kernel Corn (frozen corn or canned corn)
• Diced Tomatoes with Basil and Garlic
• Great Northern Beans
• Evaporated Milk
• Tomato Sauce
• Salt and Black Pepper
• Half and Half

How to Make Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder

Step by Step Instructions

1. Wash and peel potatoes. Dice.
2. Dump all ingredients EXCEPT for the half and half and salt/pepper into Crockpot. Stir well.
3. Cook for 8 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Add remaining ingredients, and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until warmed through.
5. Serve and top with shredded cheese and crackers.

Storage Instructions

Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container, and store in the fridge.

Full recipe and ingredient list for crock pot corn chowder is below.

Does corn chowder freeze well?

Many corn chowder recipes contain some type of dairy including milk, half and half, sour cream, or heavy whipping cream. For this reason, corn chowder does NOT do well being frozen and then reheated.

What do you serve with corn chowder?

• Grilled cheese
• Cheese and cracker board
• Cornbread
• Side Salad
• Fruit salad
• Cheesy bread

Recipe FAQs

• Drain canned, regular corn and beans before adding to the slow cooker.
• This is such an easy slow cooker chowder recipe.  Open the cans, and toss them in. Fix it and forget it.
• Do not put the half and half in until the end of the recipe, about 30 minutes before serving.  You don’t want it to curdle.
• If you’re lazy, put whole chicken breasts in this crock pot chowder, and shred them before putting in the half and half.
• Looking for more crock pot soup recipes like this creamy chicken corn chowder?  Try Crock Pot Taco Soup and Bloody Mary Beef Vegetable Soup in the Slow Cooker.
• Barbara used her Indianapolis Colts 6-Quart Cook and Carry Crock-pot to make this soup. The lockable lid is a life-saver when you need to transport your trusty slow cooker to a pitch-in or family meal.
• If desired, garnish with fresh herbs or sliced green onions.

Recipe Variations

• To lighten things up, use fat free evaporated milk. Or make it creamier by using heavy cream.
• Use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
• I typically use Russet potatoes, but any variety will work.
• Use a bag of frozen hash browns or diced potatoes instead of fresh potatoes, if desired.
• Regular canned diced tomatoes can be used or try changing out your favorite canned beans.
• Switch up the protein such as bacon or ham.
• Give it some heat by adding cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Or serve with tabasco sauce.

Family Friendly Soup Recipes

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Shortcut Nacho Soup

Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Sausage

Does taking the lid off a slow cooker thicken the sauce?

Yes, this method will help to thicken a slow cooker recipe; however, there’s also other things to consider. Removing the lid completely will increase the cooking time by a significant amount. A better option is to leave the lid cracker to allow some moisture to evaporate off while keeping the cook time consistent.

How do you thicken crock pot chowder?

There’s three options to help thicken a crock pot chowder recipe.

The first option is to make a simple slurry with equal parts flour and water or cornstarch and water. Add the slurry towards the end of the cook time and stir well. Secondly, try propping the lid open slightly towards the end of the cook time to allow some extra liquid to evaporate off. Lastly, try adding some heavy whipping cream or cream cheese at the end to give it a thicker, creamier consistency.

What Utensils Do I need for this Recipe?

• Can Opener
• Colander
• Cutting Board and Sharp knife
• Crock Pot
• Large Spoon
• Liquid Measuring Cups

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