BROCCOLI-CHICKEN CHOWDER

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A hearty dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this cheesy chicken chowder made with frozen broccoli florets.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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)

Steps:

Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain.
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.
Stir in flour until well blended. Add milk and broth; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
Stir in chicken and cooked broccoli; simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add cheese; stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 8 g