SLOW COOKER CHICKEN-CORN CHOWDER

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Betty Crocker recipe from Arlene Cummings says," the slow cooker does all the work for this rich and flavorful chowder , so you don't have to!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 4h35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 large new potatoes,peeled,cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 bunch green onion,cleaned, and chopped green part too
2 pkg 12 oz. each fresh steamer niblets frozen corn
4 1/2 oz can chopped green chiles, optional
3 oz pkg. cream cheese, cut up
2 c low sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 c milk or cream
1 c sherry wine
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 c cream or milk
2 Tbsp cornstarch or 1/4 c. instant potatoes
pepper to taste
1/2 c crispy fried and crumbled bacon or real bacon bits

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredient except bacon, instant potatoes,1/2 c. cream, or the cornstarch. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours. In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup cream, cornstarch or the instant potatoes with a whisk until smooth. Stir mixture into slow cooker. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer. Season chowder to taste with pepper and salt. Garnish individual bowl of chowder with bacon.

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