Cheesy Chicken Chowder

Name: Cheesy Chicken Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
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 whole milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups diced cooked chicken

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min. YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

I like to serve this hearty chowder as a meal with garlic bread and a salad. It's a wonderful dish to prepare for any occasion. The rich, mild flavor and the tender chicken and vegetables appeal even to children and picky eaters. —Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois

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 whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups diced cooked chicken

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 322 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1100mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.

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