Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Chicken and Pasta Chowder

Category: Main Dish

Ingredients and Directions

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves -- cut in

1" pieces 1 medium onion -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- minced

2 cans (14 1/2 oz) chicken or vegetable broth

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup uncooked rotini

1 package (1 lb.) frozen broccoli, carrots, -- cauliflower

4 cups skim milk

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 medium red bell pepper -- chopped

1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

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. Makes 6 servings--270 calories--35 calories from fat--4 grams fat.