Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder

There’s nothing better than a warm, hearty bowl of chowder on a busy day, especially when your slow cooker does all the work! This Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder is creamy, flavorful, and just a little bit spicy, with tender chicken, sweet corn, and bold southwest seasonings. It’s the perfect comfort food with a kick, and it comes together with minimal prep, just toss everything in, let it simmer, and enjoy a cozy, satisfying meal that tastes like it took all day to make.

This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes! I love to pair it with some homemade banana or apple cinnamon bread for such a tasty meal!

Because of the long cook time, you can use frozen chicken. I have also substituted leftover deli rotisserie chicken in this recipe, and it worked well! To make this even easier, you can use pre-cut onions and bell peppers. I always use jarred minced garlic in my recipes. Anything I can do to make things easier on those days when energy isn’t so high.

If you’re into spicy, you can always add some cayenne pepper for some additional heat.

This southwest chicken corn chowder recipe is naturally gluten-free. If you need to make it grain-free, keep the corn out, and voila, it’s grain-free too!