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Chipotle Chicken Corn Chowder (Slow Cooker)

This Chipotle Chicken Corn Chowder is a slow cooker delight featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, black beans, and bold chipotle chili pepper, topped with zesty lime and fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor in every bite. And it couldn't be easier any to make!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1-1½ lbs chicken breast
  • ½ tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups gold potatoes chopped
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Rotel, fire-roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes
  • 1 14.75 oz can cream style corn
  • 1 11 oz can corn or 1½ cups frozen corn drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Topping Suggestions

  • lime juice
  • fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • sliced avocado
  • crushed tortilla strips
  • hot sauce
  • sour cream
  • freshly grated cheese

Instructions

  1. Spray your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker EXCEPT the chicken and cream. (Add the garlic, bell pepper, potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, cream style corn, corn, chicken broth, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin and salt.)

  3. Stir to mix everything well.

  4. Using tongs, carefully lay the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, so the mixture doesn't splash on you. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.

  5. Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. (It should be tender and fall apart easily.) Place shredded chicken back in the slow cooker.

  6. Add the heavy cream and stir well. Taste and adjust the salt and seasonings to your liking.

  7. Ladle into a bowl, add your toppings, like a squeeze of lime juice and cilantro, and enjoy! (See above for additional topping suggestions.)