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Slow-Cooker Fish Chowder

Slow-Cooker Fish Chowder is rich and brimming with tender shrimp, scallops, and halibut, rounded out by sweet corn, hearty potatoes, and smoky bacon. Gentle heat melds the flavors into a velvety broth, with a touch of evaporated milk for body and subtle sweetness. It’s a comforting bowl ideal for a cozy weeknight or sharing on a relaxed weekend.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook4 hrs
  • Serves9
  • DifficultyEasy
Slow-Cooker Fish Chowder
  1. 1

    Cook and stir the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the excess grease. Add the onion and the garlic to the bacon; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything to a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken stock to the slow cooker. Stir in the celery, potatoes, carrots, and corn; season with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Cover the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cook on High for 3 hours.

  4. 4

    Stir the scallops, shrimp, and halibut into the slow cooker; cook 1 hour more. Stir in the evaporated milk until thoroughly heated; serve.

About This Recipe

Slow Cooker Fish Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins, serves 9, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Stock, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 169.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Slow-Cooker Fish Chowder?
It is an American chowder recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Slow-Cooker Fish Chowder made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Stock, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Fish Chowder?
About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 169.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Slow-Cooker Fish Chowder easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.

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