Chunky Chicken Chowder Recipes

CHUNKY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a 3 quart pot, bring chicken breast, broth, and water to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.
• Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside the pot with the broth.
• Remove and discard chicken skin and bones.
• Tear chicken meat into large pieces; set aside.
• To the broth in the pot, add potatoes, carrot, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, the thyme, and black pepper.
• Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Add milk, cream, mushrooms, and the reserved chicken meat.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
• Taste and add the remaining salt if needed, along with the Worcestershire sauce.
• Serve with crusty French bread.

CHUNKY CHICKEN & HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the leeks over a low heat for 3 mins until softened. Stir in the potatoes and flour, then slowly blend in the milk, stirring with a wooden spoon. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 mins until the potatoes are soft.
• Add the chicken, ham, sweetcorn and peas, then stir over a medium heat for 5 mins or until hot and bubbling. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread.