Slow Cooker Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Chicken Chowder

Slow Cooker Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Chicken Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 3 cups broccoli florets chopped*
• 1 large potato (about 2 cups+)
• 3 large carrots (about 2 cups+)
• 1 15 oz. can sweet corn, drained
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing/seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups milk or half and half (I use nonfat half and half)**
• 1-2 cups FRESHLY grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

Garnish (optional)

• 2 green onions, chopped
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

See full instructions on: www.carlsbadcravings.com