Cheesy Chicken Chowder

5.00 (6)
⏱ 30 mins 🍽 6-8 serving(s) 🏷 Chowders

This rich and creamy chowder combines tender chicken and diced vegetables in a cheesy broth. It's a hearty, one-pot meal that comes together quickly, perfect for a satisfying weeknight supper. The simple method involves boiling the vegetables before stirring in a homemade white sauce, shredded cheese, and cooked chicken for a complete dish in about half an hour.

Cheesy Chicken Chowder

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 cups diced chicken

Method

  1. Place the chicken broth in a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil.
  2. Stir in the potatoes, celery, salt, carrots, onion and pepper. Allow this to cook for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Prepare a white sauce by combining the margarine, milk and flour, then pour this mixture into the pot with the broth and vegetables. Add the shredded cheese and diced chicken.
  4. Warm everything through until it is hot and ready to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1434700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChowders
AuthorBertha C.