Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
Creamy, cozy, and full of flavor—set it and forget it!
If you’re craving comfort in a bowl, this slow cooker corn chowder is the answer. Made with tender russet potatoes, sweet corn, and crispy bacon, this hearty chowder is rich, creamy, and ridiculously easy to make. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work while your kitchen fills with the warm, savory smell of homemade soup.
Perfect for chilly nights, busy days, or whenever you want a satisfying meal without a ton of effort, this is a family-friendly slow cooker recipe that’s both delicious and practical.
Serve it with 7 Minute (Prep) Artisan Crock Pot Bread or Honey Whole Wheat Bread!
Why You’ll Love This Corn Chowder
- Dump-and-go convenience – Minimal prep and hands-off cooking.
- Hearty and satisfying – Thanks to potatoes, corn, and bacon.
- Creamy and flavorful – Half and half adds richness without being too heavy.
- Perfect for leftovers – It reheats like a dream.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups frozen corn
- 1 ½ yellow onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup half and half
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Optional garnish: shredded cheddar cheese, extra bacon, green onions
How to Make Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
- Combine Ingredients
Add the chicken stock, potatoes, corn, onions, garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to your slow cooker. - Cook
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6–8 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender. - Thicken the Chowder
In a small bowl, whisk together the half and half and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker, and continue cooking on high for 1 more hour, or until thickened to your liking. Depending on the slow cooker, you may want to heat on stovetop to a boil, in order for it to thicken enough. - Add Bacon and Adjust Seasoning
Stir in half of the crumbled bacon, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. - Serve and Garnish
Ladle into bowls and top with extra bacon, green onions, and a sprinkle of cheese if desired.
Tips for the Best Corn Chowder
- Use russet potatoes for a creamy texture—they break down slightly and help thicken the chowder.
- Frozen corn makes this easy and convenient, but fresh or canned corn works too.
- Crispy bacon adds depth and smoky flavor—don’t skip it!
- Thin if Needed. If the chowder is too thick, stir in a little more chicken broth just before serving.
- Thicken on Stovetop. If it doesn’t thicken up enough in your slow cooker, then place it on the stove top and bring to a slow boil, it will thicken up really quickly and be the perfect, creamy, consistency.
Make It a Meal
Serve this corn chowder with warm crusty bread or a simple green salad for a full meal. It also pairs beautifully with grilled cheese sandwiches or a slice of cornbread.
This creamy slow cooker corn chowder is packed with potatoes, sweet corn, and crispy bacon. An easy crockpot soup recipe perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Other Slow Cooker Options
- Bolognese Slow Cooker
- Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup
- Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 cups frozen corn
- 1 ½ yellow onions diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup half and half
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- Optional garnish: shredded cheddar cheese extra bacon, green onions
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chicken stock, potatoes, corn, onions, garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to your slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6–8 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Thicken the Chowder: In a small bowl, whisk together the half and half and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker, and continue cooking on high for 1 more hour, or until thickened to your liking. See Note
- Add Bacon and Adjust Seasoning: Stir in half of the crumbled bacon, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with extra bacon, green onions, and a sprinkle of cheese if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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