The Coziest Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup Recipe
Comfort arrives in a steaming bowl of slow cooker chicken and corn soup that warms every corner of your soul.
Weeknight dinners never tasted so effortless and delicious.
The tender chicken mingles with sweet corn kernels, creating a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate.
Robust ingredients simmer together, building depth and richness in every spoonful.
Herbs and spices whisper their magic into the broth, transforming simple ingredients into a memorable meal.
This recipe promises a nourishing experience that feels like a warm embrace on a chilly evening.
Ladle up a bowl and savor the pure, comforting goodness waiting to delight your senses.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Calories: 180 kcal
Servings: 7
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup That Satisfies
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Drop all your delicious ingredients into the slow cooker, creating a flavor-packed base for your comfort soup. Mix the chicken, corn, onion, and seasonings to ensure every bite will be packed with amazing taste.
Cover your slow cooker and let it work its culinary magic. Cook on low setting for about 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken will become incredibly tender and absorb all the wonderful flavors swirling around.
Carefully remove the chicken and use two forks to break it into soft, delectable pieces. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup, mixing it thoroughly to distribute the meat evenly.
If you want a thicker consistency, whisk together a quick cornstarch mixture and stir it into the soup. Let it simmer for an extra 15-20 minutes to reach your desired texture. Taste and sprinkle in additional seasonings to make the flavor pop.
Ladle the steaming soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes. Get ready to savor a bowl of pure comfort that will warm you from the inside out!
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Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup Recipe
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 7 1x
Description
Hearty chicken and corn soup simmers with comforting Mexican-inspired flavors, blending tender chicken, sweet corn, and rich spices. Warm bowls promise pure satisfaction, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this delightful one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups (946 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can cream-style corn
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter (optional, for richness)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cornstarch + 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water (optional, to thicken)
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, fresh parsley, shredded cheese, or crushed crackers
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine chicken, corn, cream-style corn, onion, garlic, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and butter in the slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cooking Cycle: Secure the lid and set the slow cooker to low temperature, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for 5-7 hours, or alternatively use high setting for 3-4 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked and delicately tender.
- Texture Enhancement: Carefully extract the chicken from the slow cooker, deconstruct into delicate shreds using two forks, then reintroduce the shredded meat back into the soup base.
- Consistency Adjustment: If a more robust soup texture is desired, create a cornstarch slurry and gently incorporate it into the mixture, then continue cooking on high for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken.
- Final Refinement: Conduct a comprehensive taste assessment, fine-tuning seasonings as necessary to achieve the perfect flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Ladle the piping hot soup into bowls and garnish with preferred toppings for a delectable dining experience.
Notes
- Monitor chicken closely to prevent overcooking, which can make it dry and tough, especially in slow cookers.
- Use cornstarch slurry sparingly to thicken soup without creating a gluey texture; start with small amounts and gradually add.
- Sauté onions and garlic briefly before adding to slow cooker to unlock more robust, caramelized flavor profiles.
- Swap butter with olive oil for dairy-free version; use low-sodium broth for reduced salt content and replace chicken with plant-based protein for vegetarian adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Michael Thompson
Founder & Culinary Director
Expertise
Classical & Contemporary Cooking Techniques, Global Cuisine Appreciation, Nutrition & Menu Engineering, Sustainable Cooking Practices, Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Education
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Michael grew up in Oregon, where he learned early that food tastes better when it’s fresh, local, and made with care.
After earning his degree from the Southwestern Oregon Community College, he focused his career on teaching others how to cook with the seasons, reduce food waste, and reconnect with what’s on their plate.
Michael keeps his cooking simple, sustainable, and full of flavor. His favorite part of the process? Watching people realize how easy and satisfying it can be to cook a single great meal from scratch.