Chicken Chowder
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
40 MINS
- KCals 255
- Carbs 32G
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 340 g diced chicken breast
- 2 bacon medallions diced
- 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
- 4 medium potatoes (approx. 175g each) peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
- 1 medium leek trimmed and chopped
- 2 sticks celery chopped
- 1 chicken stock cube made up with 500ml / 2 cups boiling water
- 500 ml skimmed milk
- 198 g tin of sweetcorn drained
- 1 bay leaf
- 50 g low fat cream cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- low calorie cooking spray
- a few chives chopped to garnish
Instructions
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Spray a large saucepan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add the chicken and bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes to seal on all sides.
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Add the potatoes, leek, celery, chicken stock, milk, sweetcorn and bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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Cover and simmer over a low heat for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are soft but remain chunky.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese until completely dissolved. Season with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve with some crusty bread of your choice.