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Chicken Chowder

Creamy Chicken Chowder Recipe: Simple and Delicious Comfort Food

This creamy chicken chowder is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich broth into a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 pieces carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
Liquid Ingredients
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cubing the chicken.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add diced carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the cubed chicken and cook until no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil; scrape any fond from the pot.
  6. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream; let simmer gently for flavors to meld.
  7. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 24gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to customize this chowder by swapping in shrimp or adding more veggies. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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