SLOW COOKER LOADED CORN CHOWDER RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Slow Cooker Loaded Corn Chowder Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound raw chicken breast, cubed
1 pound raw bacon
2 cans Del Monte Whole Kernel Corn, drained
16 ounces half & half
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
32 ounces chicken broth
1 1/2 cup green onions, diced and divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cornstarch

Steps:

Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken through. Wipe out skillet and cook off bacon. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Chop into bite-sized pieces. Pour one can of corn and chicken broth into slow cooker and puree with an immersion blender. Alternately, blend corn and broth in a blender and pour into slow cooker. Add second can of corn (drained), half & half, and cornstarch while stirring. Add chicken, bacon, 8 ounces cheese, and 1 cup green onions. Cook on high for 1 hour. Serve with cheese and onions sprinkled on top.