Creamy Southwest Crockpot Corn Chowder

Name: Creamy Southwest Crockpot Corn Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 15 ounces fire roasted corn, drained; 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

This hearty, comforting corn chowder is packed with smoky flavors and gets perfectly creamy right in your slow cooker.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 26, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

4 hours

Total

4 hours 10 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than coming home to the smell of this Southwest corn chowder waiting for you. It is one of my favorite recipes because it is so easy to toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the hard work for you. The combination of fire roasted corn, tender chicken, and black beans makes for a really filling meal that the whole family will enjoy.

My top tip for this recipe is to use a good quality shredded cheddar cheese and stir it in right at the end. If you want a little extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeno before cooking. It really brings all those beautiful Southwest flavors together.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
15 ounces fire roasted corn, drained
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the cooked chicken, fire roasted corn, black beans, diced onion, and red bell pepper into your slow cooker.
2
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients and add the cumin and chili powder.
3
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
4
Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can serve this soup topped with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, or some crunchy tortilla strips for a nice texture contrast.

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