Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Corn Soup
Warm up with this comforting Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Corn Soup, a rich and hearty blend of tender chicken, sweet corn, and velvety cream. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days, offering a flavorful, family-friendly meal with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Canned sweet corn (or frozen corn kernels)
- Cream-style corn
- Chicken broth
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Celery, diced
- Carrots, sliced
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Cream cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Add chicken, sweet corn, cream-style corn, broth, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and thyme to the slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Let simmer on low for 15–20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in diced potatoes or cooked rice/pasta.
- Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- A cornstarch slurry can be used to thicken the soup further.
- Frozen chicken is fine—just ensure it’s fully cooked to 165°F.
- Leftovers reheat well; add broth or milk to adjust consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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