Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup
Introduction
Savory, comforting, and impossibly simple, Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup is a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or when you crave nourishing warmth without the fuss. This soup is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, and aromatic vegetables, all steeped in a flavorful, hearty broth that develops rich flavor as it cooks hands-free.
The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, letting you prep and forget until it’s time to serve. This dish is a fantastic solution for home cooks seeking a wholesome meal with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
What Makes This Chicken and Corn Soup Unbeatable?
What sets this soup apart is its blend of creamy sweetness from corn and the protein-packed richness of shredded chicken. Slow cooking ensures deep, developed flavors with melt-in-your-mouth texture—no heavy cream is required. It’s flexible too: add potatoes, swap vegetables, or stir in extra herbs for a personalized touch.
Plus, all the chopping can be done in minutes with an efficient tool like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper, making prep even quicker.
Essential Tips for the Best Chicken and Corn Soup
Uniformly chopped veggies ensure a consistent texture in every bite, and using pre-cooked or leftover chicken speeds up the process. For shredding cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker, a quick twist with a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black saves time and effort—no waiting for the chicken to cool.
Corn is the star here, and frozen, canned, or fresh kernels all work beautifully. Once your soup is done, let it rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serving Suggestions for a Comforting Meal
Serve your chicken and corn soup hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley or thinly sliced green onion for color and freshness. Pair with crusty bread or a crisp salad in a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green for an easily packable lunch.
For easy leftovers or meal prep, divide into airtight containers such as Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup)—the soup stores beautifully in the fridge and tastes even better the next day.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields about 6 generous bowls. Each serving comes in at approximately 280–320 calories, depending on the cut of chicken and type of corn used. It’s naturally gluten-free and can become dairy-free by skipping any cream-style corn.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup (Recap)
Warm, filling, and easy to make, this chicken and corn soup brings together healthful ingredients and deep, developed flavor. It’s family-friendly, perfect for leftovers, and a stellar addition to your comfort food rotation.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for quick and uniform chopping.
- Place chicken, broth, corn, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, oregano, pepper, salt, and bay leaf into your slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred it easily using the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black, then return the chicken to the soup. Discard bay leaf.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If adding potatoes, add them in the last 2 hours of cooking.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with parsley or green onions. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for easy meals throughout the week.
- Serve with a crisp salad using your Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green, or enjoy with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Total Time: 6–7 hours (prep + cook on low)