Description
A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and a rich, creamy base. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a side dish to your favorite meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups frozen corn
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Add the cooked bacon, corn, diced potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes with a potato masher before adding the heavy cream.
- You can substitute the bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicy kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (Low) | 3-4 hours (High)