Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder: Creamy, Cozy, and Easy

November 29, 2025 by By Cora

Warm up any day with this Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder, a creamy, comforting crockpot soup that’s perfect for busy schedules. Packed with tender chicken, potatoes, sweet corn, green chiles, and smoky bacon, this chowder is hearty enough to serve as a full meal.

Why This Chicken Corn Chowder is a Must-Try

This chowder is easy to prepare, cooks effortlessly in the slow cooker, and delivers rich, creamy flavor with minimal effort. The combination of chicken, potatoes, and cream-style corn makes it filling, while crispy bacon adds a savory crunch. Optional green chiles or crushed red pepper flakes add a subtle heat for extra flavor.

Ingredients

3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
5 small red, gold, or brown potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (8-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 small white or yellow onion, diced
2 cans cream-style corn
2 cups heavy cream (or half & half for a lighter version)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4–6 bacon strips, diced and cooked until crispy
Salt and pepper to taste
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Combine chicken, chicken broth, potatoes, green chiles, onion, and corn in a slow cooker. Stir to mix. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
Uncover and shred the chicken using two forks.
Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 15–20 minutes until heated through.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and cracked black pepper. Serve hot.

Notes & Tips

For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes or chopped chipotles in adobo sauce.
Bacon bits can replace cooking your own bacon for convenience.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 5 months.