ZIPPY CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER

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Gently spiced corn chowder is always a good option for kids, but feel free to rev up yours with hot pepper sauce. This chowder's a lifesaver on busy weeknights. -Andrea Early, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 skinned rotisserie chicken, shredded
6 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

In a stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in flour and paprika until blended., Add potatoes; stir in broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 12-15 minutes., Stir in chicken, corn, sauces and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, until corn is tender, 4-6 minutes. Add milk; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.