Chicken And Mushroom Chowder Recipe

Warm up with this hearty Chicken and Mushroom Chowder, a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe, adapted from the Chicago Tribune's Good Eating section, is surprisingly quick and easy to make, even on busy weeknights. The rich broth, tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant vegetables create a flavor explosion in every spoonful. Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 176.1 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Chicken And Mushroom Chowder

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How to Make Chicken And Mushroom Chowder

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place mushrooms in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let soak for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, crumble, and set aside for garnish.
  4. Add onion to the Dutch oven and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Add chicken to the pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes.
  6. Stir in potatoes, corn, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Add spinach, bay leaf, thyme, Herbs de Provence, salt, pepper flakes, allspice, and black pepper.
  8. Add the drained mushrooms to the pot.
  9. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  10. Remove bay leaf. Stir in parsley and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  11. Garnish with crumbled bacon and serve immediately with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

4g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken And Mushroom Chowder?

Chicken And Mushroom Chowder takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken And Mushroom Chowder?

Chicken And Mushroom Chowder has approximately 176.1 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken And Mushroom Chowder?

The key ingredients for Chicken And Mushroom Chowder are Dried Porcini Mushrooms, Boiling Water, Bacon, Skinless Chicken Breast Half, Onion, Russet Potatoes. See the full list with measurements above.

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