Taste of Home
Cheesy Chicken Chowder
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
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3 cups chicken broth
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2 cups diced peeled potatoes
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 cup diced celery
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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2 cups diced cooked chicken
Directions
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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.
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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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