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Chicken Fennel Chowder

Chicken Fennel Chowder      "Chicken Fennel Chowder" is available in PDF format print friendly version

Here's a robust and satisfying chowder with smoky bacon, hearty chunks of chicken and a dash of cayenne for that extra kick. Garnish with diced red pepper and fresh thyme.
 
Bacon slices, diced44
 
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves,1 lb.454 g
chopped
 
Finely chopped red onion1 cup250 mL
Finely chopped red pepper1 cup250 mL
Finely chopped fennel bulb 1/2 cup125 mL
(white part only)
 
All-purpose flour1/4 cup60 mL
 
Chicken stock3 cups750 mL
Chopped peeled potato1 1/2 cups375 mL
 
Skim evaporated milk3/4 cup175 mL
Chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp.,1 1/2 tsp.7 mL
1 mL, dried)
Cayenne pepper1/4 tsp.1 mL
 
Cook bacon in large saucepan on medium until almost crisp. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Set aside.

Heat 1 tbsp. (15 mL) drippings in same saucepan on medium-high. Add chicken. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add next 3 ingredients. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until chicken is no longer pink inside and onion is softened. Reduce heat to medium.

Add flour. Heat and stir for 1 minute.

Add stock, stirring constantly, scraping any brown bits from bottom of pan. Add potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Boil gently, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potato is tender.

Add bacon and remaining 3 ingredients. Heat and stir until heated through. Makes about 5 1/2 cups (1.4 L).
 
1 cup (250 mL): 253 Calories; 6.6 g Total Fat (2.5 g Mono, 1.0 g Poly, 2.5 g Sat); 55 mg Cholesterol; 22 g Carbohydrate; 2 g Fibre; 26 g Protein; 589 mg Sodium
 
 
 
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