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Cheesy Chicken Chowder

Cheesy Chicken Chowder: Comfort in Every Creamy Spoonful

Cheesy Chicken Chowder is a creamy soup that blends tender chicken and vibrant veggies for a comforting experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3 tablespoons Butter regular salted butter
  • 1 large Onion diced white onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced fresh garlic
  • 2 stalks Celery finely chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt regular iodized salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parsley fresh or dried
  • 2 cups Potatoes chopped into small cubes
For the Chicken and Cream
  • 3 cups Chicken cooked, shredded or diced
  • 1/4 cup Flour all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk
  • 8 oz Cheese Velveeta or shredded cheddar

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dice the potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and prepare cooked chicken.
  2. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour chicken broth, parsley, salt, and pepper into the pot. Add diced potatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Whisk milk and flour together until smooth. Gradually stir this into the soup along with cooked chicken. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Lower heat and add Velveeta cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
  6. Ladle chowder into bowls, garnish with additional cheese and parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stove, stirring often.

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