Chicken Bacon Crock Pot Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 Cloves Garlic - Minced
• 1 Shallot – Finely Chopped
• 1 Leek – Cleaned, Trimmed, and Sliced
• 2 Ribs Celery - Diced
• 6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms - Sliced
• 1 Medium Sweet Onion – Thinly Sliced
• 4 Tbs. Butter – Divided
• 2 Cups Chicken Stock – Divided
• 1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 8 oz. Cream Cheese
• 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1 lb. Bacon – Cooked Crisp, and Crumbled
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Pepper
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Thyme