Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder

This slow cooker chicken corn chowder is the kind of meal that quietly makes evenings easier.

It’s warm, creamy, comforting, and perfect for late summer when sweet corn is at its peak, and just as welcome on cooler fall nights when you want something cozy waiting for you at dinnertime. Fresh corn is lovely here, but frozen works beautifully too, which makes this a recipe you can return to all year long.

What makes this one especially useful is how little it asks of you. There’s no browning, no sautéing, and no complicated prep. A few simple ingredients go into the slow cooker, and a few hours later you have a hearty, familiar dinner that feels like more than the effort it took.

This is exactly the kind of meal slow cookers were made for — dependable, forgiving, and deeply comforting.

Why this recipe works for real life:

This is a great option for days when you want dinner handled before the evening even starts.

• Minimal prep and no extra steps.
• Flexible ingredients (fresh or frozen corn both work well).
• Comforting flavors that feel familiar and filling.

It’s rich without being heavy, cozy without being fussy, and easy to serve to a range of ages.

How to make this slow cooker soup:

Here is a brief overview so you know what to expect when making this dinner. For the full set of written directions, please scroll down to the recipe card below.

• Chop the onion, celery, and baby potatoes
• Add the vegetables, shredded carrots, and corn to the slow cooker
• Sprinkle the garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and bay leaf over the vegetables
• Place the chicken breasts on top and pour in the broth
• Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours

Once the chicken is tender:

• Shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker
• Stir together the flour and half & half until smooth, then add it to the chowder
• Let the chowder heat and thicken while you cook the bacon

To finish:

• Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble
• Serve the chowder topped with bacon and fresh chives

How to serve this:

Serve this chowder warm with:

• simple biscuits (like cheddar drop biscuits) or bread (like wheaten bread) for dipping
• a piece of fruit or a light salad on the side

Leftovers reheat well and make an easy lunch the next day.

This is the kind of recipe that fits naturally into a slower, more supportive approach to feeding families. One where meals don’t need to be impressive, just nourishing and shared.

If you’re looking for more dinners like this – simple, flexible, and built for real life — you’ll find plenty of ideas (and a few fun freebies) inside the free community.