cheesy chicken & potato chowder

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

A hearty chicken soup. Serve with soda bread or a crusty French bread.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheesy chicken & potato chowder

  • 1/4 c
    unsalted butter
  • 1 sm
    yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3
    carrots, peeled and shredded (or diced)
  • 2 stalk
    celery, diced
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 2 md
    red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 c
    cooked chicken, breast or thigh, diced
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese (sharper the better)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh chopped parsley

How To Make cheesy chicken & potato chowder

  • 1
    Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in thyme.
  • 2
    Whisk in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  • 3
    Gradually stir in broth and milk and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in potatoes and bring to a boil.
  • 4
    Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Stir in chicken. Add cheese a bit at a time and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 6
    If chowder is too thick, and more milk as needed to thin.
  • 7
    Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

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