Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Chowder

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces
• 3 celery ribs, diced
• 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 (16 oz) bag frozen corn
• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
• 1 (3 oz) package real bacon bits
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
• 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
• 4 green onions
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Add onion, broth, chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes, corn and green chiles to the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until chicken and potatoes are cooked through.

Add in the bacon, cream cheese, pepper and green onions. Cover and cook on high for about 10 minutes. Stir until cream cheese is melted.

Salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve.