Chicken& Pasta Chowder

45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

246 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	each	chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless	cut into 1 inch pieces
1	medium	onion	chopped
2	cloves	garlic	minced
2	cans	chicken broth	14 1/2 ounces each
1	teaspoon	basil	dried
1/2	teaspoon	salt
3/4	cup	pasta, rotini	uncooked
1	pound	broccoli, frozen	carrots, cauliflower, mix
4	cups	milk, skim
1/2	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/2	medium	sweet red bell pepper	chopped
1/4	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	fresh

Directions

Spray nonstick Dutch oven or large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.

Heat over medium heat until hot.

Add chicken, onion and garlic; cook 4-6 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in broth, basil and salt.

Bring to a boil.

Add rotini; cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, place frozen vegetables in colander or strainer; rinse with warm water until thawed.

Drain well.

In small bowl, combine 1 cup of the milk and flour; blend well.

Stir vegetables, milk mixture, remaining 3 cups milk and bell pepper into rotini mixture.

Bring just to a boil, stirring frequently.

Reduce heat to medium; cook 3-5 minutes or until soup thickens and vegetables and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally.

To serve, ladle chowder into 6 individual soup bowls.

Sprinkle each with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 328g

Amount per Serving

Calories 246 16% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 511mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 26.0g	9%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	13%
Sugars 12.0g
Protein 26.0g	52%

Vitamin A	23%		Vitamin C	99%
Calcium	31%		Iron	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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