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Chicken Corn Chowder

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Thick and creamy Corn Chowder with crispy bacon, chicken, potatoes, cheddar and mozzarella! Slow Cooker OR Instant Pot!

Our Chicken Corn Chowder has so much flavour they’ll be going back for seconds or thirds. Now this is a family favourite! The recipe includes methods for a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot and is now on VIDEO!

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CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

What sets this chowder apart from most is the addition of potatoes, which is what gives this soup the thickness and creaminess without needing heavy cream. Of course, you CAN add cream if you want too, for an extra and even bigger creamy flavour, BUT it’s not needed.

Taking full advantage of the abundance of fresh corn available where we both live, this THICK and CREAMY Chicken Corn Chowder can be made with fresh corn, frozen or canned corn.

WHAT IS CORN CHOWDER?

Corn Chowder is a thick and creamy bowl of soup with textured or chunky ingredients throughout. Another added element in our corn chowder recipe is creamed corn, which I have found over the years lends an even better flavour to this chowder.

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder Recipe-6

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

Whether using a slow cooker or instant pot, first you will sauté your chicken to get it crisp and golden. If using a slow cooker, do this in a separate pan (if your cooker doesn’t have a ‘sear’ function). For IP’s, sear in the pot before setting it to pressure cook. One pot to wash. No pans or skillets! After that, throw most of the ingredients in to continue cooking until the potatoes are fork-tender.

As soon as your Chicken Corn Chowder is ready, fry some bacon until it’s crispy like that ↓

Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Corn Chowder | https://cafedelites.com

Sprinkle it over the top with chives and extra fresh corn. And dinner, thanks to your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot, is served.

Tips

  • For fresh corn, you will need 4 ears corn.
  • If using frozen corn, make sure the corn is thawed.
  • For canned corn, drain and rinse before adding to the chowder.

A Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Corn Chowder with crispy bacon pieces and mozzarella cheese! As simple as throwing ingredients into a slow cooker and letting it cook for you! (No Cream and Dairy Free Options!) | https://cafedelites.com

More slow cooker recipes:

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Slow Cooked Balsamic Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Beef & Sweet Potato Stew

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:


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Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder with crispy bacon pieces and mozzarella cheese! As simple as throwing ingredients into a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs 10 mins
Serves: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (500 g) chicken thighs, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled, and diced
  • 1 red pepper (capsicum), deseeded and diced
  • 30 ounces (840 g) fresh, frozen or canned corn kernels
  • 15 ounces (420 g) can creamed corn
  • 24 ounces (800 g) red potatoes, chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/3 cup light / reduced fat cream, (or heavy whipping cream)
  • 2 cups milk, (2% or full fat)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (or corn flour)
  • Salt to season, (I use about 3-4 teaspoons -- adjust to your tastes)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella,
  • 1/2 cup diced bacon, trimmed of fat
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

For Slow Cooker:

  • Sear chicken in a skillet or pan over medium heat to brown all over, then transfer chicken to a 6qt slow cooker bowl.  
  • Add the diced onion, carrots, red peppers (capsicum), corn, creamed corn, potatoes, chicken broth and garlic powder. Stir and cover with lid; cook on slow cooker high setting for 3-4 hours or low setting 6-8 hours. 
  • When potatoes are fork tender and chicken is falling apart (45 minutes before the end of cooking time), stir in the cream. Whisk together the cornstarch and milk and mix it into the soup. Cover and allow to thicken on high heat setting.
  • Use a potato masher to further thicken the chowder. Stir in salt and pepper to taste; add in the cheese; top with the bacon; garnish with fresh chives or sliced green onions and serve.

For Instant Pot:

  • Cook bacon on high sauté setting until golden (about 6 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Cook the chicken in the bacon fat on the same setting.
  • Add the diced onion, carrots, red peppers (capsicum), corn, creamed corn, potatoes, chicken broth, garlic powder and half of the bacon. Stir well.
  • Close the lid, turn the valve to seal. Adjust pressure to high on manual setting for 10 minutes. Once cooked, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions. Remove lid.
  • Set to high sauté setting and bring to a boil. Stir in the cream. Whisk together cornstarch and milk and stir mixture into the soup. Stir frequently while simmering for about 4-5 minutes until thick and creamy. 
  • Use a potato masher to further thicken the chowder. Stir in salt and pepper to taste; add in the cheese; top with the remaining bacon; garnish with fresh chives or sliced green onions and serve.

Notes

Please keep in mind that this chowder will thicken a little more while it sits and cools to room temperature. Add a little broth, water or milk when re-heating.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3850IU | Vitamin C: 33.6mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 1.7mg

A Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Corn Chowder with crispy bacon pieces and mozzarella cheese! As simple as throwing ingredients into a slow cooker and letting it cook for you! (No Cream and Dairy Free Options!) | https://cafedelites.com
A Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Corn Chowder with crispy bacon pieces and mozzarella cheese! As simple as throwing ingredients into a slow cooker and letting it cook for you! (No Cream and Dairy Free Options!) | https://cafedelites.com

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Comments

  1. Izabela says

    April 19, 2020 at 10:45 am

    I just made it in the IP and it is super creamy and delicious. And, there is a loooot of it 👍 My changes – almost no added salt and I also didn’t add any cheese because this soup is creamy without it and we are trying to lower the sodium intake. It was a trade-off and bacon won 😆 Thanks for another wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  2. Sherry M. says

    April 09, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    What type of red peppers are used? Bell peppers or chili peppers (type?). So excited to make this recipe since I’ve loved every recipe I’ve tried!

    Reply
  3. Pauline Penner says

    March 05, 2020 at 10:04 am

    This is just the recipe that I’ve been looking for. I love your recipes and try to make a new one every week. Can you please email this recipe for making on the stove? I don’t have a slow cooker.
    Thank you very much.
    Pauline

    Reply
  4. Judith says

    March 05, 2020 at 7:42 am

    5 stars
    Hi just made your chowder today and it’s outstanding..I made it all in my IP..did a perfect job..thank you for a great and delicious recipe!

    Reply
  5. Rebekah says

    October 20, 2019 at 1:40 am

    Can you substitute cauliflower for the potatoes to make it more carb friendly, and would the cauliflower mashed make it thicker? Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  6. Denise says

    January 19, 2019 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    Hi!! Do you have a recipe for corn chowder alone?? I am dying for one. I made the butter scallops and the stuffed mushrooms, deeeelish!! Next time I will add crab instead of the sausage.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      January 20, 2019 at 9:38 am

      Not yet Denise, so sorry. You could make this one without the chicken and bacon.

      Reply
  7. Ron S. says

    December 15, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs. Thanks. Ron.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 18, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      Ron,
      Yes, chicken breast should work out just fine as well. Thanks for taking the time to try a recipe and for following along with me!

      Reply
  8. Noreen Gamble says

    December 03, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Karina,

    I have made quite a few of your recipes, including this one, and have loved them all so thank you! My question for you is, does this soup freeze well? If so do you have any tips or tricks as I know cream based soups sometimes separate when defrosted. Thank you again!!

    Noreen

    Reply
    • Noreen Gamble says

      November 05, 2019 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      FYI I froze the soup back in December and just thawed it today & it was still super delicious!

      Reply
  9. Sharon Field says

    December 03, 2018 at 12:46 am

    I made this chowder and it was great and everyone loved it. I omitted the red peppers because my family doesn’t like them. I also froze some and that was great too when reheated, just added a little chicken broth.

    Reply
  10. Rachel Kovach says

    October 09, 2018 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    just came across your blog and I am incredibly excited to try so many of your recipes! I’ve always seen celery in corn chowder, any reason not to add it? Thanks! cant wait to try everything <3

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 12, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      Yes, please add it if you are wanting it in the recipe. I made this with a different twist but it will still taste great!

      Reply
  11. Stephanie Whindleton says

    March 22, 2018 at 10:11 am

    5 stars
    I love a creamy based soup!!! Excellent recipe and perfect for a cold day. I did not add potatoes as I am trying to reduce carb intake. This is a keeper for my house! Thank you!!!

    Reply
  12. Valerie lee says

    September 27, 2017 at 5:01 am

    How would you convert this for the IP? Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Helen says

    September 20, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    Can you freeze this soup? I always make big batches of soups and freeze them, easy meals on cold days!!!

    Reply
  14. Leeah says

    March 06, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to try this recipe sometime this week. I’m new to your blog and I’m scrolling through and finding so many recipes that I will try for the 1st time. Thanks for accepting me.

    Reply
  15. Jessie says

    February 24, 2017 at 3:47 am

    Can you freeze this soup?

    Reply
  16. Susan says

    January 08, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t want to wait until tomorrow to make this so it is cooking on the stove right now. It is just now cooking with the broth but the taste is amazing! Thanks for posting the recipe. ??

    Reply
    • Karina says

      January 08, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      You’re very welcome Susan! Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    October 25, 2016 at 8:27 am

    5 stars
    There are a few recipes I would like to copy for my own use. My husband saw the corn chicken soup recipe and wants it for supper later this week when it is cold.

    Reply
  18. Angel says

    October 20, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Hi! Just want to ask what I need to do should I do not have a slow cooker or pressure cooker w me in making tbis soup?

    Reply
  19. johann barnard says

    July 03, 2016 at 6:53 am

    5 stars
    looks great will sure try these recipes

    Reply

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