Name: Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 190 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1 pound (500 g) chicken thighs, (diced into 1-inch pieces); 1 large yellow onion, (diced); 2 carrots, (peeled, and diced); 1 red pepper (capsicum), (deseeded and diced); 30 ounces (840 g) fresh, frozen or canned corn kernels; 15 ounces (420 g) can creamed corn; 24 ounces (800 g) red potatoes, (chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces); 2 cups chicken broth; 3 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/3 cup light / reduced fat cream, ((or heavy whipping cream)); 2 cups milk, ((2% or full fat)); 1/4 cup cornstarch (or corn flour); Salt to season, ((I use about 3-4 teaspoons -- adjust to your tastes)); 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella,; 1/2 cup diced bacon, (trimmed of fat); Cracked black pepper, (to taste)