Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 pound chicken thighs (diced into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 2 carrots (peeled, and diced)
• 1 red pepper (deseeded and diced)
• 30 ounces corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned)
• 15 ounces creamed corn (canned)
• 24 ounces red potatoes (chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/3 cup light reduced fat cream (or heavy whipping cream)
• 2 cups milk (2% or full fat)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 pinch salt (I use about 3-4 teaspoons - adjust to your tastes)
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded )
• 1/2 cup mozzarella (shredded )
• 1/2 cup bacon (diced, trimmed of fat)
• 1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)