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Crock Pot Turkey Corn Chowder

ByBrandie @ The Country Cook November 7, 2021March 14, 2023

Easy and delicious, this Crock Pot Turkey Corn Chowder is a great way to use up leftover turkey. Set it and forget it and you’ll have a tasty meal at the end!

A GREAT WAY TO USE LEFTOVER TURKEY

I love me a good chowder, especially when I can throw it together quickly and not have to babysit it for hours. That is exactly what you get with this Crock Pot Turkey Corn Chowder. Not only is it a super easy meal, it’s also a great way to use up any leftover turkey you have from the holidays or otherwise. Topping this chowder with cheese, bacon and green onions is a must! This really is the perfect comfort food for those cold winter nights! So if you are looking for a recipe that warms you up or you just need to use up some leftover turkey, then you need to make this Crock Pot Turkey Corn Chowder recipe!

Spoon holding up some Crock Pot Turkey Corn Chowder out of bowl.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do I have to use turkey?

While this is a great way to use leftover turkey you can substitute with cooked and shredded chicken as well.

Can I use canned corn?

Yes absolutely. We like to keep frozen vegetables on hand for soups and stews but canned will work just fine (just drain it first).

What kind of potatoes should I use?

You can use russet, red or Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. Generally I almost always have russets on hand so that is what I end up using but you can definitely use your favorite here.

Do I have to use dried minced onion?

No. You can use chopped fresh onion as well if you’d like. I would add about a 1/2 cup or so of chopped fresh onion if you choose to incorporate it.

What size crock pot should I use?

You will need to use at least a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe.

How do I store leftovers?

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This can also be frozen. Place chowder in a freezer safe container (don’t fill it all the way to the top) and it will keep for up to 4-6 months. Let defrost in the refrigerator overnight then reheat on stovetop or microwave.

Pinterest image of ladle holding up some Crock Pot Turkey Corn Chowder.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

salted butter, cubed
potatoes
frozen corn
dried minced onion (optional)
pepper
chicken broth
heavy whipping cream (1½ pints)
turkey
cornstarch
water
bacon
cheddar cheese
green onions

Ingredients needed: butter, potatoes, pepper, dried minced onion, chicken broth, frozen corn, cornstarch, heavy whipping cream, turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions.

HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT TURKEY CORN CHOWDER:

Place the cubed butter, potatoes, frozen corn, minced onion, black pepper, chicken broth, heavy cream and turkey into a 6-quart or larger oval crock pot. Stir to combine. Cover with lid and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours (potatoes should be fork tender).

cream, cubed potatoes, onion, chicken broth, chopped turkey and heavy cream shown in a black oval crock pot.

During the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Pour the mixture into the crock pot and stir. Cover and put on high for 30 minutes or until chowder begins to thicken.

sliced cheese, chopped bacon and sliced green onion shown on top of turkey chowder in the crock pot.

To serve, top with bacon, cheese and green onions.

Ladle in base of Crock Pot Turkey Corn Chowder in the crock pot.

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