Creamy Chicken Vegetable Chowder With Mexican Crescents

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2
Creamy Chicken Vegetable Chowder With Mexican Crescents
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 condensed cream of potato soup
1 cream of chicken soup
2 cups cooked chicken , cubed
1 corn
1 carrots ( cut into small pieces )
1 mushrooms ( sliced & undrained )
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 cup plain Doritos ( crushed )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
570
Sugar
10g
Fat
35g
This Creamy Chicken Vegetable Chowder is the perfect comfort food for cold winter nights. The combination of creamy broth and hearty vegetables make it filling and satisfying, while the Mexican crescents add an extra layer of flavor and fun to the dish. While high in calories and fat, this recipe does contain several healthy ingredients which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, combine the half-and-half or milk, chicken broth, cream of potato soup, and cream of chicken soup, and stir to combine.
2.Heat the pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer.
3.Add the cooked chicken, corn, carrots, and mushrooms to the pot, and stir to combine.
4.Reduce the heat to low, and let the chowder simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chowder has thickened slightly.
5.Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
6.While the chowder is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and unroll the crescent dough onto a baking sheet.
7.Sprinkle the crushed Doritos over the crescents, and then roll them up and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

PROS

This creamy chicken vegetable chowder is hearty and filling, perfect for colder weather.

The Mexican crescents add an extra layer of flavor and crunch to the meal.

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

CONS

The addition of cheese and half-and-half makes this chowder quite high in calories and fat.

While delicious, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being a high calorie dish, this chowder does contain several healthy ingredients.
The chicken provides lean protein, while the vegetables add fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.
The corn in the recipe is a good source of antioxidants which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

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