CHICKEN POT PIE CHOWDER

 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)

4 cups water (I use 3)

2 tbsp low sodium chicken broth  

12 oz chicken  in bite size pieces

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated

1 med onion, chopped

1/2 cup of half and half

2 tbsp cornstarch

4 oz cream cheese, cut in cubes

1 1/2 cup of frozen peas and carrots

1 cup of corn kernels

1 lg russet potato cut into bite size pieces

salt and pepper plus 1 tbsp thyme

some chopped bacon and parsley for serving

In a slow cooker, whisk together wine, water and chicken stock

add chicken, potatoes, garlic, onion, thyme, s & p toss to combine

cook covered until chicken is cooked through

in a bowl whisk together half & half, corn starch, stir into chowder with cream cheese and veggies, let thicken and serve

(you can use an instant pot if desired, just refer to settings)

I served sage and black pepper to my dish made with Bisquick