LAND O' LAKES CHICKEN CHOWDER

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves or turkey, cut into 1-inch pieces

8 small new red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 large (1 cup) onion, chopped

1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth

1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram leaves

2 teaspoons garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 cup Land O Lakes® Half & Half

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 (8-ounce) container onion and chive-flavored cream cheese, softened

Topping

2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter

1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

Combine all chowder ingredients except half & half, cornstarch and cream cheese in 5-quart slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to-8 hours, or High heat setting 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender.

During the last cooking hour, combine half & half and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Cover; cook on High heat setting until mixture is thickened.

Meanwhile, melt butter in 1-quart saucepan until sizzling; add bread crumbs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.

Just before serving, stir cream cheese into chowder until melted. To serve, sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon topping.