CHEESY CHICKEN & POTATO CHOWDER

Cheesy Chicken & Potato Chowder image

Provided by Mikekey * @Mikekey

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
3 - carrots, peeled and shredded (or diced)
2 stalk(s) celery, diced
1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
3 cup(s) chicken broth
2 cup(s) milk
2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cup(s) cooked chicken, breast or thigh, diced
1 1/2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese (sharper the better)
- salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in thyme.
Whisk in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Gradually stir in broth and milk and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in potatoes and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir in chicken. Add cheese a bit at a time and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If chowder is too thick, and more milk as needed to thin.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.