Broccoli-Cheddar-Chicken Chowder

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Broccoli-Cheddar-Chicken Chowder
Rating: 3.2 stars
In this healthy broccoli-Cheddar-chicken chowder recipe, heavy cream is replaced with milk and flour-thickened chicken broth and we keep sodium amounts reasonable with lower-sodium broth. By making your own homemade creamy broccoli, Cheddar and chicken chowder, you'll save up to 300 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat and 500 milligrams of sodium per serving compared to many store-bought or restaurant chowders.
EatingWell Test Kitchen
total:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Broccoli-Cheddar-Chicken Chowder

Ingredients

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to brown, 3 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add broth and milk; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.

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  • Stir in broccoli and potatoes and bring just to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

  • Add chicken and 1 cup Cheddar and cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve topped with a little more Cheddar and red onion, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days, slowly reheat over medium-low or microwave on Medium power.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Per Serving:
368 calories; protein 27.5g; carbohydrates 25.2g; dietary fiber 3.1g; sugars 4.8g; fat 17.8g; saturated fat 6.2g; cholesterol 64.5mg; vitamin a iu 1456.1IU; vitamin c 40.2mg; folate 85.3mcg; calcium 230.8mg; iron 2.1mg; magnesium 52.6mg; potassium 747.9mg; sodium 354.1mg; thiamin 0.2mg.
Exchanges:

2 lean protein, 1 1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 high-fat protein

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