Roasted Corn and Chicken Chowder
(from nmgresearch’s recipe box)
Try using rotisserie chicken from your supermarket in this recipe. Make the chowder unique by using a flavored rotisserie chicken
Source: Pillsbury
Prep time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: SOUPS
Ingredients
- 1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm frozen premium organic sweet corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 baking potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups Progresso chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3/4 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
- Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Directions
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In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat corn over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Set aside.
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In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in half-and-half, salt and pepper. Cook until thickened. Add sauce mixture to potato mixture; stir until blended. Stir in corn, chicken and roasted peppers. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro.