Ranch Chicken Corn Chowder (Slow Cooker)

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

chicken breasts or bone-in chicken thighs

3 cups

broccoli florets (chopped)

2 cups

cubed Yukon or red potatoes ((about 1/2 cubes"))

large carrots, sliced ((about 2 cups+))

1 15 ounce can

sweet corn (rinsed and drained)

15 oz

can can sweet creamed corn

1/2

onion ( chopped)

garlic cloves (minced)

6 cups

low sodium chicken stock

2 tbsp

dry ranch dressing seasoning mix

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

1 tsp

red pepper flakes ((optional))

1/3 cup

flour

4 oz

Cream Cheese (softened)

2 cups

milk (or half and half) ((I use nonfat half and half)**)

1 cup

freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

strips bacon (cooked and crumbled)

green onions, chopped

strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

shredded sharp cheddar cheese