Recipe: Chicken Cheese Chowder
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description: Indulge in the warmth and creaminess of this Chicken Cheese Chowder, a comforting delight perfect for chilly winter evenings or potluck gatherings. Packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and gooey cheese, it’s a surefire hit with both kids and adults alike.
Recipe Category: Chowders
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Chicken broth |
| 2 | Potatoes |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1 | Celery stalk |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Poultry seasoning |
| 1 cup | White wine |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1/4 cup | Flour |
| 1 1/3 cup | Milk |
| 2 cups | Sharp cheddar cheese |
| 2 cups | Cooked chicken, diced |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 465.1
- Fat Content: 27.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 106.3mg
- Sodium Content: 872.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23g
- Fiber Content: 2.3g
- Sugar Content: 2.9g
- Protein Content: 28.4g
Instructions:
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In a 4-quart saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.
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Reduce the heat to low, then add in the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped celery, finely diced onion, salt, poultry seasoning, and white wine.
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Cover the saucepan and allow the mixture to simmer gently for approximately 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
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Meanwhile, in a separate heavy saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
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Once the butter is melted, add the flour to the saucepan and mix well, creating a smooth paste-like consistency.
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Cook the butter and flour mixture over very low heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously to incorporate it into the butter-flour mixture.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and continue stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a gentle boil.
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Once the mixture has thickened, reduce the heat to low and gradually add in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Carefully pour the cheese sauce into the saucepan with the hot broth and vegetable mixture, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
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Finally, add the diced cooked chicken to the chowder, stirring gently to distribute the chicken evenly throughout the soup.
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Allow the chowder to simmer for a few more minutes until the chicken is heated through and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
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Serve the Chicken Cheese Chowder hot, garnished with additional shredded cheese if desired, and enjoy the comforting goodness with your loved ones!
This Chicken Cheese Chowder is a hearty and satisfying meal on its own, perfect for warming up on cold winter nights or for sharing with friends and family at gatherings and potlucks. The creamy texture, combined with the rich flavors of chicken, cheese, and vegetables, makes it a beloved favorite for all ages. So go ahead, whip up a batch of this delightful chowder and let its comforting goodness fill your home with warmth and happiness!
