Description
A comforting and hearty chicken and potato chowder made in a slow cooker or instant pot.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and chicken broth in a slow cooker or instant pot.
- If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If using an instant pot, cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, then natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk (or cream) and flour until smooth.
- Stir the milk mixture into the chowder during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, add more flour.
- You can substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken.
- Add other vegetables like corn or peas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours (slow cooker) or 8 minutes + 10 min NR (instant pot)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American