Street Corn Chowder - Easy Slow Cooker Meal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced finely
• 1 poblano or jalapeño, diced (poblano for gentle spice)
• 1 small white onion, diced small
• 8 ounces of cream cheese or crème fraîche
• 6 cups rich chicken stock
• 1 pound chicken breast, boneless
• 1 russet potato, peeled and cubed into small chunks
• 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce from canned chipotles
• 1 smoky chipotle pepper (from the adobo can), diced finely
• 2 cups frozen sweet corn
• A splash of lime juice (from 2 limes)
• Cilantro leaves, chopped (a small handful)
• 1/2 cup of crumbly cotija cheese
• 6 slices of crispy bacon