Cheesy Chicken Chowder Recipe
I like to serve this hearty chowder with garlic bread and a salad. It's a wonderful dish to prepare when company drops in. The rich, mild flavor and tender chicken and vegetables appeal even to children and picky eaters. —Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois
This recipe is:
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* 6-8 Servings
* Prep: 10 min.
* Cook: 25 min.
Ingredients
* 3 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
* 1 cup diced carrots
* 1 cup diced celery
* 1/2 cup diced onion
* 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 cup butter, cubed
* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 cups milk
* 2 cups (about 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
* 2 cups diced cooked chicken
Directions
* In a 4-quart saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
* Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted; add to broth along with chicken. Cook and stir until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 322 calories, 19 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 85 mg cholesterol, 1,100 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein.
Cheesy Chicken Chowder published in Taste of Home June/July 1993, p29
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