CHEESY CHICKEN, POTATO AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER

Cheesy Chicken, Potato and Broccoli Chowder image

Provided by Bobbie

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large potato, cubed
3 -4 green onions, chopped
8 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup light cream
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

In large pot or Dutch Oven, melt butter over med. heat. Mix in flour, stirring constantly until a thick paste forms. Remove from pot, and set aside.
In same pot, combine water, bouillon cubes, chicken, broccoli, potato, green onions, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Stir in flour mixture a little bit at a time until soup thickens. Simmer 5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in cream and sour cream. Mix in cheese, one cup at a time and stir until melted.
* 2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets can be used instead of the frozen broccoli.
Note: You can easily omit the chicken - it won't be missed. But add another potato in its place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1210.1, Fat 83.5, SaturatedFat 51.4, Cholesterol 303.2, Sodium 2457.9, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 65