Crock Pot Chicken Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

Servings:

5-6

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1 lb chicken tenders , cut in pieces
1 tablespoon butter
2 celery ribs , chopped
½ cup onion , chopped
2 carrots , chopped
3 potatoes , cut in cubes
1 (15 ounce) can corn kernels , drained
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
salt and pepper
Directions:
1
Lightly brown chicken pieces in butter and set aside. Saute onion and celery.
2
Place carrots, potatoes, onion, celery and corn in crock pot. Put chicken pieces on top. Add chicken broth. Add salt and pepper (to taste).
3
Turn crock pot to low and cook 4 to 5 hours. During last 10 minutes of cooking add evaporated milk and cheese. Stir lightly to allow cheese to melt.
4
Note: If a thicker chowder is desired, add -- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of cold water. Also, smash a few potatoes for thickening.
5
Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!.