Cheesey Chicken Chowder

Name: Cheesey Chicken Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 - 8
Ingredients: 3 c chicken broth; 2 c diced peeled potatoes; 1 c diced carrots; 1 c diced celery; 1/2 c diced onion; 1-1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 c butter or margarine; 1/3 c all purpose flour; 2 c milk; 2 c shredded cheddar cheese (we prefer 6 ozs. velveeta); 2 c diced cooked chicken; 2 - 3 Tbsp dry chicken soup base, optional

By Marsha Baker
@mrsbakery

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

6 - 8

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Ingredients

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3 c

chicken broth
2 c

diced peeled potatoes
1 c

diced carrots
1 c

diced celery
1/2 c

diced onion
1-1/2 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
1/4 c

butter or margarine
1/3 c

all purpose flour
2 c

milk
2 c

shredded cheddar cheese (we prefer 6 ozs. velveeta)
2 c

diced cooked chicken
2 - 3 Tbsp

dry chicken soup base, optional

How to Make Cheesey Chicken Chowder

Step-by-Step

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.
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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