Description
A rich and creamy slow-cooked chowder packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, potatoes, and flavorful spices — the perfect cozy meal for chilly days or busy weeks.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
½ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts, corn, potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using) to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are soft.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and whisk in the flour to form a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the cream and stir until slightly thickened.
- Stir the cream mixture and sour cream into the chowder and mix well.
- Cover and cook on high for another 20–30 minutes until the chowder thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve garnished with green onions and fresh herbs.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk and dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free version.
Swap chicken for canned chickpeas or white beans and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Add diced carrots, celery, or bell peppers for extra veggies.
Stir in shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese for a cheesy twist.
Increase cayenne or add chopped jalapeños for a spicier version.
Cool leftovers completely before refrigerating or freezing.
Reheat gently and add a splash of broth or milk if too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg