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Broccoli-Chicken Chowder

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 18, 2016
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A hearty dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this cheesy chicken chowder made with frozen broccoli florets.

Broccoli-Chicken Chowder

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded American or Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and thyme; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in flour until well blended. Add milk and broth; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir in chicken and cooked broccoli; simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add cheese; stir until melted.

Nutrition

400 Calories
22g Total Fat
33g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
22g
34%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Cholesterol
95mg
32%
Sodium
840mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
8g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
110%
110%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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