cheesey chicken chowder

Name: Cheesey Chicken Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 cup(s) diced peeled potatoes; 1 cup(s) diced carrots; 1 cup(s) diced celery; 1/2 cup(s) diced onion; 1-1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/4 cup(s) butter or margarine; 1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 cup(s) milk; 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese (we prefer 6 ozs. velveeta); 2 cup(s) diced cooked chicken; 2 - 3 tablespoon(s) dry chicken soup base, optional

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Marsha Baker

Pioneer, OH

Updated on Oct 18, 2011

This is a fabulous recipe. I've been asked for it more times than I can count. This is my 'go to' dish to take to ill or grieving families. It's definitely comfort food. If you're in a hurry, it's easy enough to use frozen veggies in exchange for fresh.

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This delicious chowder will warm you from head to toe. Try it...you're sure to like it.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 6 - 8

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 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (we prefer 6 ozs. velveeta)
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 - 3 tablespoons dry chicken soup base, optional

How To Make cheesey chicken chowder

Step 1

In large saucepan, bring broth to boil. Reduce heat; add vegetables, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan; add flour and mix well with whisk. Gradually stir in milk; cook over low heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; add to broth along with chicken. If using soup base; add now (be sure to reduce amount of salt). Cook and stir over low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes.
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