Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4

lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed

1 lb

red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

large carrots, sliced

celery ribs, sliced

medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves

garlic, minced

2 cups

corn, fresh or frozen

4 cups

low-sodium chicken broth (or homemade bone broth)

1 tsp

dried thyme

1 tsp

dried parsley

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

salt + more to taste

3 tbsp

potato starch to thicken, optional

1/2 cup

Kalona Supernatural Organic Whipping Cream

strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled

Fresh thyme and/or parsley for garnish, optional