Best 11 Cheesy Chicken Chowder Recipes

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Craving a warm and comforting meal that's perfect for a chilly day? Look no further than cheesy chicken chowder! This classic dish is a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy broth, and melted cheese, all coming together to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its hearty ingredients and ease of preparation, cheesy chicken chowder is a must-try for any home cook seeking a satisfying and flavorful dish. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side, this versatile chowder is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER



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I like to serve this hearty chowder with garlic bread and a salad. It's a wonderful dish to prepare when company drops in. The rich, mild flavor and tender chicken and vegetables appeal even to children and picky eaters. -Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups diced cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted; add to broth along with chicken. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TEX-MEX CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER



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This came highly recommended from one of my co-workers and, honestly, I was kind of skeptical because of a couple of the ingredients. I'm usually not interested in recipes that have convenience foods in them but I gave this one a shot and, boy, is it good! I'm still not thrilled with the Velveeta and would like to find an easy-melting cheese to replace it so if anyone trying this recipe can come up with something, I'm all ears! This makes up a big pot of thick, hearty chowder that would be perfect for a Super Bowl party, or any get-together with lots of guys and kids...it's just something that would appeal to that group, you know? You can easily adjust the heat by the type of salsa you use....I used a mild salsa and it was perfect for us. Oh, my co-worker's neighbor got this recipe from Midwest Living magazine.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces (I used 3 breast halves, they were big)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes (loose-pack diced)
1 (2 2/3 ounce) package country gravy mix
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese spread, cut into chunks (such as Velveeta)
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
corn chips

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven, cook and stir onion, celery and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender; add chicken and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or till no longer pink; add broth and potatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes or till potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve gravy mix into milk; stir milk mixture into soup mixture; stir in cheese, salsa and green chilies, reduce heat to low; cook and stir till cheese is melted.
  • Serve with corn chips.

CHEESY CHICKEN, POTATO AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER



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This so easy and sooooo wonderful. It's quick and easy to prepare -- and the entire family will love it. It's a great way to get the kids eating those veggies that they often snub their nose at. Just prepare some hot bread and it's a meal!

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     Chowders

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

CHEESY MASHED POTATO CHICKEN CHOWDER



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Betty Crocker® Ultimate potatoes and other convenient ingredients help you get this dinner on the table in 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, undrained
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced with tops (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups milk
1 box (4.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Ultimate Cheddar mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan over medium high heat, heat chicken broth, corn, chicken, bell pepper, green onions and butter to boiling. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • Stir in milk and 1 pouch Cheese Sauce pouch until sauce is melted and thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in 1 potato pouch until blended. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER



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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bertha C.

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup diced celery
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup margarine
2 cups milk
1/3 cup flour
2 cups shredded cheese
2 cups diced chicken

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil.
  • Add potatoes, celery, salt, carrots, onion and pepper to broth and cook 15 minutes or'till tener.
  • Make a white sauce with margarine, milk, and flour and add to broth and vegetables along with cheese and chicken.
  • Heat and eat.

CHEESY CHICKEN POBLANO CHOWDER



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My middle daughter really doesn't like soup, but I threw this together one night and she loved it! Top it with additional shredded cheese and crushed blue corn tortilla chips.

Provided by Lori Coble

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c butter
1/2 c flour
1 qt fat-free half and half
1 qt chicken broth
1 c low-fat shredded sharp chedder cheese
2 large poblano pepper
1 jalapeno or serrano pepper
2 jarred, roasted red pepper
2 can(s) black beans
4 c shredded rotisserie chicken breast
3 c frozen corn
1 tsp each kosher salt, fresh-ground pepper, onion powder and garlic powder
1 Tbsp each cumin and chili powder
1 tsp cholula mexican hot sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Grill or broil the poblano peppers until skin is charred, place in a glass bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap, set aside for five minutes.
  • 2. While the peppers are set aside, melt the butter over medium-high heat, whisk in flour and continue to stir for a few minutes to remove the flour taste. Whisk the half & half in slowly. Whisk the cheese in until melted and the mixture is thickened, add the chicken broth. Stir or whisk to thoroughly combine.
  • 3. Turn heat to medium-low. Remove the poblanos from the bowl, peel the skins under running water; slice, seed and finely chop. Seed and chop the serrano or jalapeno. Rinse, dry and finely chop the roasted red pepper. Add all to the soup.
  • 4. Drain and rinse the black beans, add them along with the chicken, corn and all seasonings to the soup. Stir well, simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to combine.

CHEESY CHICKEN POBLANO CHOWDER



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This semi-spicy, comforting soup goes great with corn bread.

Provided by Lori Godissart Coble

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 poblano peppers
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
2 cups diced roasted chicken breast
2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn with peppers
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups tortilla chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Dice the roasted peppers.
  • While the peppers are cooling, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the chicken broth into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced peppers, diced chicken, corn, black beans, Cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese. Season with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the cheese has melted and the soup is hot, about 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 2137.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHEESY CHICKEN POBLANO CHOWDER RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by BELDENCLAN

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 poblano peppers
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
2 cups diced roasted chicken breast
2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn
with peppers
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups tortilla chips, for topping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet. 3. Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Dice the roasted peppers. 4. While the peppers are cooling, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the chicken broth into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 10 minutes. 5. Stir in the diced peppers, diced chicken, corn, black beans, Cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese. Season with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the cheese has melted and the soup is hot, about 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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This is just a really good soup! Even though it's a creamy, cheesy soup, it's actually broth based, so it's not too heavy and rich. You can use whatever veggies your family likes, or whatever you have when you clean out the fridge!

Provided by cindy sandberg

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c chopped onion
1 c chopped carrot
1/2-1 c chopped celery(i like a lot of celery, so i opt for the full cup-adjust according to taste)
4 c chicken broth
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 c frozen or canned corn
1 c milk
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 c shredded cheese(cheddar or colby)
2 c cooked diced chicken(works great with chicken leftover from another meal, or pull the meat from a rotisserie chicken.)

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a stock pot. Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute until vegetables are starting to get tender, about 10 min. Add the broth, corn and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables reach desired tenderness, about 30 min. Whisk the cornstarch into the milk until smooth. Add to the soup and stir to combine. Simmer until soup is slightly thickened, then add the cheese and stir til melted. Stir in the chicken and salt and pepper to taste.

CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER



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I found this recipe years a go in a newspaper from a Marsha Baker of Ohio my son told me no one is going to eat that after he seen the picture well guess what everyone loves this soup it's good and comforting, for people who don't feel well even , easy on the stomach it can easily be turned into ...

Provided by mary christman

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (14oz.) can(s) reduced sodium chicken broth
2 c diced peeled potatoes
1 c diced carrots
1 c diced celery
1/2 c diced white onion
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c butter
1/3 c all purpose flour
2 c 2% milk
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 c diced or shredded chicken

Steps:

  • 1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large sauce pan. Reduce heat. Add potatoes,carrots,celery,onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender about 15 minutes.
  • 2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour and mix well. Gradually stir in milk and cook over low heat until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese and cook until mixed. Add cheese mixture to broth and vegetables along with chicken. Cook and stir over low heat until thoroughly heated.
  • 3. Serve right away with fresh French or Italian bread

CHEESY CHICKEN AND HAM CHOWDER



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You're four ingredients and 20 minutes away from delicious homemade chowder.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (18.5 oz each) Progresso™ Traditional potato with broccoli & cheese chowder
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat soup, chicken and ham over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Slowly stir in cheese. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1620 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs. The bones and skin will add richness and depth of flavor to the chowder.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can, use organic vegetables whenever possible.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook the chicken just until it is cooked through, or about 10 minutes.
  • Add the cream at the end: Adding the cream at the end of the cooking process will help to prevent it from curdling.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the chowder before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your chowder thick or thin, creamy or cheesy, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a warm and hearty meal, give cheesy chicken chowder a try.

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