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Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder – Cozy, Creamy, and Satisfying

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This Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Chowder is creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor. Made with simple ingredients like chicken, sweet potatoes, and corn, it’s a nourishing bowl of comfort that’s perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1.5 cups corn (frozen or canned, drained)

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)

Instructions

  • Add onion, celery, garlic, sweet potatoes, and corn to the slow cooker.

  • Place chicken breasts on top and season with thyme, salt, pepper, and add bay leaf.

  • Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients.

  • Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.

  • Remove chicken, shred, and return to slow cooker.

  • Discard bay leaf. Stir in cream and cook for another 20–30 minutes.

  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Add spinach or kale in the last 10 minutes for color.

  • For thicker chowder, mash a few sweet potatoes before serving.

  • Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days; freeze without cream for up to 3 months.