DILLED CHICKEN CHOWDER

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Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
4 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
1 large red-skinned potato, diced
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup half and half
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

Sauté bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Add chicken and onion to same saucepan; sauté about 5 minutes. Add potato and broth; bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Add half and half and dill; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle chowder into bowls; sprinkle with bacon.