AU GRATIN CHICKEN CHOWDER

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Everyone will want more of this quick and robust chowder. The flavor is unbeatable! Use up canned corn and packaged potatoes for an easy meal. -Ella Eberly, Englewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 package (4.9 ounces) au gratin potatoes
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 bay leaf
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2/3 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings., Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add the potatoes with contents of sauce mix, water, milk, broth, corn and bay leaf. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally., Reduce heat. Stir in the chicken, evaporated milk and bacon; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.