Cheesy Chicken Chowder


chicken, low-cal, low-fat, soups

1 vegetable cooking spray
1 lb skinned, boned chicken breas
1 cup sliced green onions
1 cup chopped onion
1 large clove garlic
1 lb peeled, chopped turnips, 2 .
1 cup peeled chopped red totato
1/2 cup long-grain rice
3 can chicken broth, 10.5 oz each
1 cup %2 milk
3/4 cup extra-sharp cheddar, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoon sherry

Coat a large Dutch oven with vegegtable cooking spray: place over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken and next 3 ingredients: saute for 8 minutes or till onion is tender and the chicken loses its pink color. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the next 4 ingredients to the pan: bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 20 minutes or till the vegetables are tender. Place 3 cups of the turnip mixture in a blender container: cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan: stir well. Add the chicken mixture, milk, and next 3 ingredients: stir well. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring until the cheese melts. Stir in the sherry. Serve right away.

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