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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder: Creamy, Smoky & Ready When You Are (3 Ways!)


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can white or yellow corn, drained (or 1½ cups frozen)
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup diced red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 chipotle in adobo, finely chopped (or ½ tsp powder for mild heat)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Toppings (optional):
• Crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack
• Fresh cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, crispy tortilla strips


Instructions

  1. Place chicken, tomatoes, corn, beans, bell pepper, onion, garlic, spices, chipotle, and broth into slow cooker. Stir gently.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, until chicken shreds easily.
  3. Remove chicken; shred with forks, then return to pot. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Let simmer uncovered 10 mins to slightly thicken.
  5. Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese, cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 15 mins, Cook Time: 6 hrs (LOW), Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins, Servings: 6
Calories: 290, Net Carbs: 24g, Fats: 10g, Protein: 24g
(For low-carb: omit beans & corn (or use ½ cup), add zucchini + extra chicken—net carbs drop to ~9g/serving)