Cheesy Chicken Chowder
3 potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons margarine
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 stick margarine
2 heaping tablespoons flour
3 cups of milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3-4 slices American cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 oz) package frozen corn
1 (15 oz) can cream corn
1 can evaporated milk
3 cups cooked, diced chicken
Cook potatoes; drain and set aside
saute onion and celery in the 2 tablespoons of margarine
melt in 1/2 stick of margarine
stir in flour until smooth
add 3 cups of milk and stir constantly over a medium high heat until it starts to bubble
stir in cheddar cheese, american cheese, salt and pepper until cheese is melted in
stir in chicken broth
stir in frozen corn, cream corn, evaporated milk, cubed chicken and potatoes
Heat slowly, stirring occasionally until it comes to a simmer once more
*Serve with additional shredded Cheddar cheese and bacon bits as a topping if desired
We loved this chowder! I am looking forward to making it again really soon.. excellent for a cold night. :)
