chicken & pasta chowder

How To Make chicken & pasta chowder

• Step 1
  Spray nonstick dutch oven or large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Step 2
  Heat over medium heat until hot.
• Step 3
  Add chicken, onion and garlic; cook 4-6 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Step 4
  Stir in broth, basil and salt.
• Step 5
  Bring to a boil.
• Step 6
  Add rotini; cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Step 7
  Meanwhile, place frozen vegetables in colander or strainer; rinse with warm water until thawed.
• Step 8
  Drain well.
• Step 9
  In small bowl, combine 1 cup of the milk and flour; blend well.
• Step 10
  Stir vegetables, milk mixture, remaining 3 cups milk and bell pepper into rotini mixture.
• Step 11
  Bring just to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Step 12
  Reduce heat to medium; cook 3-5 minutes or until soup thickens and vegetables and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Step 13
  To serve, ladle chowder into 6 individual soup bowls. Sprinkle each with cheese.
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