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Ivan's Friggin' Chicken Chowder Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the broth:
1 rotisserie chicken (remove breasts, dice and save for chowder)
10 baby carrots
4 stalks celery
1/2 onion
Thyme (3-4 sprigs)
Oregano - fresh or dried
Black peppercorn (about 2 tbsp.)
Salt
Water to cover ingredients - should make about 10-12 cups broth

For the chowder:
2 stalks celery, chopped small
Baby carrots (about 1/4 cup), chopped small
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped small
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped small
2 jalapenos (or Fresno chilies), chopped small
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme (fresh or dried)
1/4 c. flour
2-3 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 c. milk
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 pkg. frozen sweet white corn
1 + 1/2 stick butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
For the broth:
Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, reduce temperature until a low simmer is reached. Cook for approximately 1-2 hours. Remove from heat to cool. Once cooled, strain.

For the chowder:

In a large dutch oven, cook 2 pieces diced bacon until crisp, remove pieces, drain on paper towel. In bacon grease, add 1/2 stick butter, heat, then add chopped vegetables to saute for about 15-20 minutes.

Add bay leaves and thyme to vegetable mixture. Once veggies are soft, add approx. 1/4 c. flour to create a roux. Cook for another 10-15 minutes. Add approx. 8 cups chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, and cook for about 1 1/2-2 hours. Add to broth mix the milk and heavy cream. Stir. Bring to a boil, then add potatoes - cook for about 20 minutes. Add frozen corn, cook for another 10-15 minutes. Add diced chicken breast and 1 stick butter. Cook until heated through and butter is melted, then serve.

*Salt and pepper to taste - I typically add throughout the cooking process and taste test.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
10-12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
4 hours

 

 

 

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